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Bill Clinton: The worst burden in life any adult can bear is to see a child die before you.

On the recordFebruary 16, 2000
The worst burden in life any adult can bear is to see a child die before you.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks to the Opening of the National Summit on Africa

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