Bill Clinton actually said...

It must be immensely encouraging to every American, as it is to me as Commander in Chief, to know that they will be representing our country as an important part of our national defense in the years ahead.

Context

Remarks on Presenting the Commander in Chief's Trophy to the United States Air Force Academy Falcons

05/08/2000

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