Bill Clinton: “He won't give mothers and fathers the simple chance to take some time…”

On the recordJuly 15, 1992

He won't give mothers and fathers the simple chance to take some time off from work when a baby is born or a parent is sick, but I will.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Address Accepting the Presidential Nomination at the Democratic National Convention in New York

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