Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 23, 1999
We have a responsibility to fulfill. We were hired to do the public's business, and they expect us to do it.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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The President's News Conference With President Jerry John Rawlings of Ghana

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