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Bill Clinton: When I leave the White House, I will be more idealistic about the American people and the American system of government…

On the recordDecember 15, 1999
When I leave the White House, I will be more idealistic about the American people and the American system of government than I was when I showed up here.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Excerpts of an Interview With Peter Jennings of ABC News

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