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Bill Clinton: The most important job of any society is raising children well.

On the recordMarch 11, 1999
The most important job of any society is raising children well.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Reception for Representative Max Sandlin in Texarkana, Texas

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