Bill Clinton: “This is the first time in history we ever even got bills to the floor…”

On the recordAugust 9, 1994

This is the first time in history we ever even got bills to the floor of both Houses of Congress.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks on Health Care Legislation and an Exchange With Reporters

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