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Bill Clinton: We had a long discussion about where that came from. [Laughter] I thought I never heard it before you said it, but I…

On the recordSeptember 18, 1998
We had a long discussion about where that came from. [Laughter] I thought I never heard it before you said it, but I like it. I'm going to use it shamelessly. [Laughter] [After Mr. Thomas concluded his remarks, Board member Suzan D. Johnson Cook, thanked the President for opening the door to a conversation on race. She then asked him to autograph a picture for her son and presented him with a book entitled ``Too Blessed To Be Stressed.''] The President I accept that. That's great. Ms. Cook. And so we're praying for you, and we thank you so much for flying on Air Force One and eating ribs with you. Thank you. [Laughter]
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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