Bill Clinton: “The question for the country now is, what are you going to do with…”

On the recordFebruary 21, 2000

The question for the country now is, what are you going to do with this good fortune?

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at a Reception for Lieutenant Governor Ruth Ann Minner of Delaware

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