Bill Clinton: “I think we're closer to the time when every American has a chance to…”

On the recordOctober 7, 1997

I think we're closer to the time when every American has a chance to live out the American dream if he or she will work for it.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Reception in Florham Park, New Jersey

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