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Bill Clinton: When the American people make up their mind to do something, they can get out ahead of the leaders in a hurry, and…

On the recordFebruary 4, 1997
When the American people make up their mind to do something, they can get out ahead of the leaders in a hurry, and that's a good thing.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks Prior to a Roundtable Discussion on Education in Augusta, Georgia

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