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Bill Clinton: Let's talk about what she--number one, we have not killed a million people with our blockade of Iraq. The Iraqis--Saddam…

On the recordOctober 20, 1996
Let's talk about what she--number one, we have not killed a million people with our blockade of Iraq. The Iraqis--Saddam Hussein could have had food and medicine for his children 3 years ago, and he refused to take it. That's one of the biggest lies I ever heard. Saddam Hussein is oppressing his people, we're not. Secondly, Fidel Castro had Americans murdered illegally, and that was wrong, too. And I'm proud that we have a blockade against people who kill innocent Americans. Now, ladies and gentlemen, this is a private event. Whoever is hosting it can let these people talk, or you can let me talk. You can do whatever you want to do. I want to ask---- [The disturbance continued.] Audience member. Get her out of here!
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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