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Bill Clinton: So, therefore, if you worked at a bank and a black person came in with a check you wouldn't necessarily think it ought…

On the recordDecember 3, 1997
So, therefore, if you worked at a bank and a black person came in with a check you wouldn't necessarily think it ought to be held because you saw Bill Cosby, and he was a good role model? [Laughter] No, this is important. No, no, this is important. Mr. Morgan. Yes, I don't think I would give him a hard time. But at the same time, I have my own prejudices, whereas if I'm walking downtown on a street and I see a black man walking towards me that's not dressed as well, I might be a little bit scared. So, I mean, at the same time I have those prejudices.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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