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Bill Clinton: I think tonight we owe it to the people of Littleton and to the families involved in this tragedy to let them go through…

On the recordApril 19, 1999
I think tonight we owe it to the people of Littleton and to the families involved in this tragedy to let them go through the grieving and deal—and try to get the facts.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on the Attack at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, and an Exchange With Reporters

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