Bill Clinton actually said...

Restrictions on food, medicines, medical equipment, and other human essentials should not be used as a weapon in foreign policy absent compelling circumstances.

Context

Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 17 - Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act of 1999

06/14/1999

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