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Bill Clinton: “I urge Congress to refrain from adding riders that would reward special interests at the expense of the public interest.”

On the recordOctober 25, 2000
I urge Congress to refrain from adding riders that would reward special interests at the expense of the public interest.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Commerce, Justice, and State Appropriations Legislation

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