Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 7, 1996
We have to prove in the United States that it doesn't matter what your racial or ethnic or religious background, where you come from, or even what you start with, if you start with nothing;
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks to Harman International Industries Employees in Northridge, California

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