Bill Clinton actually said...

It gives America a chance to recognize our sons and daughters who have enriched our lives, made us laugh, made us think, made us cry, lifted us up when we were down.

Context

Clinton's speech at the National Medal of the Arts and Humanities Dinner.

10/06/1999

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