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Bill Clinton: Well, my most important job is to try to help people in the United States get their jobs back, because I was elected…

On the recordFebruary 20, 1993
Well, my most important job is to try to help people in the United States get their jobs back, because I was elected first and most importantly to help the people here with jobs and education and health care. But I think the United States has a responsibility in Somalia. And I supported it when we sent our troops over there to try to stop the fighting and to try to bring some safety and food and medicine and education back to the children there. And I think that what we will be doing in Somalia is trying to work with other countries to always keep enough soldiers there to try to keep the peace, but there won't be so many Americans there. And then we can support others and try to make sure that we restore peace on a long-term basis and try to make sure that the people always had enough food and medicine and shelter to do well. I think we do have a responsibility there, but as President my first responsibility is to all of you. The Presidency Mr. Jennings. Behind you here, Mr. President. Jeannie has a question. Jeannie Lee.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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