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Bill Clinton: I believe that if we do this, 20 years from now we will wonder why we ever had a serious debate about it.

On the recordApril 2, 2000
I believe that if we do this, 20 years from now we will wonder why we ever had a serious debate about it.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at a Democratic Leadership Council Conference in San Jose, California

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