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Bill Clinton: Well, first of all, if I had any criticism it would be that the whole thing has been politicized, like in those comments…

On the recordJune 5, 1995
Well, first of all, if I had any criticism it would be that the whole thing has been politicized, like in those comments you made. The truth is, I was talking about violence and--in rap music and movies in 1992, in 1993. I went to Hollywood and met with a bunch of the people in production and challenged them to reduce it. I met with people--the members of--the representatives of television networks and challenged them. And I talked about it--if you remember, I got a big standing ovation in the State of the Union Address, talking about it. Mr. King. So you agree with Senator Dole?
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