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Bill Clinton: “Thanks. I've got somebody who wants to say hi to you, and then I want to talk to Jimmy. Mr. Jones. Okay, fine. Gov. Ann…”

On the recordJanuary 31, 1993
Thanks. I've got somebody who wants to say hi to you, and then I want to talk to Jimmy. Mr. Jones. Okay, fine. Gov. Ann Richards. Jerry, it's Ann Richards. Listen, I got to watch the ball game in the White House with Mario Cuomo. Mr. Jones. Ann, you are wonderful for calling us. Governor Richards. It was absolutely wonderful. And let me tell you, we gave him the hardest time in the world. Mr. Jones. Well, you've answered my question: You didn't go easy on him then, did you? Governor Richards. No, darlin', we did not let our foot off his neck. Mr. Jones. Did you tell him you hadn't been to one we lost? [Laughter] Governor Richards. Here's the President. We're so proud of you. You tell Emmitt Smith that he's number one for me. Mr. Jones. Thank you, Governor. Thank you. Hey, Mr. President.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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