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Bill Clinton: The young men and women who have died in defense of our country gave up not only the life they were living, but also the…

On the recordNovember 17, 1999
The young men and women who have died in defense of our country gave up not only the life they were living, but also the life they would have lived--their chance to be parents; their chance to grow old with their grandchildren.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas
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Nov 17, 1999

Editor's note · Context

President Clinton's remarks on Veterans Day honoring fallen soldiers.

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