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Bill Clinton: “I don't believe that we will have more influence on China by giving them the back of our hand instead of giving them a…”

On the recordFebruary 29, 2000
I don't believe that we will have more influence on China by giving them the back of our hand instead of giving them a chance to build a different future.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks to UUNET and MCI WorldCom Employees in Ashburn

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