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Bill Clinton: When America does not lead, the consequences can be very grave, not only for others but eventually for us as well.

On the recordNovember 27, 1995
When America does not lead, the consequences can be very grave, not only for others but eventually for us as well.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Warning about the risks of U.S. disengagement from global leadership

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