Bill Clinton: “I wanted the American people to give me a chance to put the people of…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2000

I wanted the American people to give me a chance to put the people of this country first again over the politics of Washington.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Luncheon in McAllen, Texas

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