Bill Clinton: “I believe that enlightened self-interest, as well as shared values…”

On the recordJuly 8, 1997

I believe that enlightened self-interest, as well as shared values, will compel countries to define their greatness in more constructive ways.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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The President's News Conference in Madrid

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