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Bill Clinton: Tony Lake's decision to withdraw from consideration as Director of Central Intelligence is a real loss to our country…

On the recordMarch 17, 1997
Tony Lake's decision to withdraw from consideration as Director of Central Intelligence is a real loss to our country and to me.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks on Withdrawal of the Nomination of Anthony Lake To Be Director of Central Intelligence and an Exchange With Reporters

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