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Bill Clinton: Simply put, we should take care of our children before we take care of ourselves.

On the recordOctober 30, 2000
Simply put, we should take care of our children before we take care of ourselves.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks on the Veto of Legislative Branch, Treasury, and General Appropriations Legislation and an Exchange With Reporters

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