Bill Clinton actually said...

We should not either try to get an issue that will enable us to beat up on them, neither should they have an issue that enables them to show that they can just deep-six this treaty.

Context

Remarks on the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and an Exchange With Reporters

10/06/1999

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