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Bill Clinton: Luncheon in Indianapolis May 14, 1994 Thank you for that wonderful, rousing welcome. Thank you for your support of the…

On the recordMay 14, 1994
Luncheon in Indianapolis May 14, 1994 Thank you for that wonderful, rousing welcome. Thank you for your support of the Democratic Governors. And thank you, you folks here in Indiana, for your support of my good friends Evan and Susan Bayh. You know, like Evan Bayh, when I was elected Governor of Arkansas, I was the youngest Governor in the country. Indeed, I was the youngest person elected in 40 years. Now 40 years before me, the person who was elected slightly younger than me was Harold Stassen--[laughter]--who later ran for President eight times. Which shows you that there may or may not be significance to being the youngest Governor in the country. [Laughter] But nonetheless, when I met Evan Bayh, I really resented him. [Laughter] I mean, he was so young and handsome, and I realized I'd never be that young again, I'd never look that good again. Come to think of it, I still sort of resent him for that. [Laughter] When we play golf he hits the ball longer than I do. When we come in, he graciously fabricates the truth and tells people that I won when I didn't. Then he puts the burden on me to try to correct it. Occasionally, I do. [Laughter] I really admire Governor Bayh and his wife and his whole administration and all the people who have done so much to change Indiana.…
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