Bill Clinton: “Simply put, we should take care of our children before we take care of…”

On the recordOctober 30, 2000

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

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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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