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Bill Clinton: Yes, he was a rambunctious guy. Yes, on occasion he said and did things he probably shouldn't have. But he -- he was the…

On the recordSeptember 24, 2009
Yes, he was a rambunctious guy. Yes, on occasion he said and did things he probably shouldn't have. But he -- he was the right man at the right time.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Clinton praises Boris Yeltsin's leadership and character during a critical time in Russia's history.

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