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Bill Clinton: When I came into office, the deficit was $290 billion.

On the recordOctober 26, 1999
When I came into office, the deficit was $290 billion.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at a Reception for Representative David E. Bonior

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