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On the recordJuly 23, 1998
The idea behind Social Security is, number one, even though your retirement may be a long way off, you can know that it's going to be there for you.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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In the deposition in January, I was asked questions about my relationship with Monica Lewinsky. While my answers were legally accurate, I did not volunteer information. Indeed, I did have a relationship with Miss Lewinsky that was not appropriate.

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