Bill Clinton: “I selected him because I believe he has the ability to lead and to win…”

On the recordAugust 10, 1993

I selected him because I believe he has the ability to lead and to win any military action our Nation might ask of him.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks Announcing the Nomination of General John Shalikashvili To Be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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