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Bill Clinton: “I am convinced that when future students look upon this time, they will rank John Shalikashvili as among the greatest…”

On the recordSeptember 29, 1997
I am convinced that when future students look upon this time, they will rank John Shalikashvili as among the greatest Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff America ever had.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas
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presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on the Retirement of General John M. Shalikashvili in Arlington, Virginia

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