Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 27, 1994
When we walked away from our leadership and engagement responsibilities, as we did after the First World War, the world has paid a terrible price.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

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