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Bill Clinton: We can't afford to let a single American treat this election in a casual fashion because of the evident responsibilities…

On the recordApril 3, 2000
We can't afford to let a single American treat this election in a casual fashion because of the evident responsibilities we have and because of the opportunities we have.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at a Reception for Senator Patrick J. Leahy

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