Bill Clinton: “I am pleased to announce that we will spend, next year, at least $2…”

On the recordDecember 5, 1999

I am pleased to announce that we will spend, next year, at least $2 million to educate and improve the health of Afghan women and children refugees.

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Remarks on Presenting the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights

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