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Bill Clinton: Yes, I'm very sorry about what happened yesterday. It was -- what I thought something had to be done on the fiscal cliff…

On the recordJune 6, 2012
Yes, I'm very sorry about what happened yesterday. It was -- what I thought something had to be done on the fiscal cliff before the election. Apparently nothing has to be done until the first of the year. So I think he should just stick with his position and then negotiate with the Republicans when possible.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Bill Clinton clarifies his previous comments regarding the fiscal cliff and tax cuts.

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