Bill Clinton: “Seven years ago, when I came to Washington, our Nation was burdened…”

On the recordJanuary 24, 2000

Seven years ago, when I came to Washington, our Nation was burdened with a $290 billion annual deficit.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks on the Fiscal Year 2001 Federal Budget and an Exchange With Reporters

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