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Bill Clinton: If I told you 5 years ago, come back in 5 years and we'll have the lowest unemployment rate in 24 years, the lowest…

On the recordNovember 16, 1997
If I told you 5 years ago, come back in 5 years and we'll have the lowest unemployment rate in 24 years, the lowest crime rate in 24 years, the biggest drop in welfare in history, and the environment will be improving even though the economy is growing, you would have said, 'I'll take that bet.'
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Dinner in St. Louis

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