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Bill Clinton: But like every other piece of civil rights legislation we ever signed, it can only work if there is change in the hearts…

On the recordJuly 28, 1993
But like every other piece of civil rights legislation we ever signed, it can only work if there is change in the hearts and minds of the rest of the American people.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks on Presenting the Young American Medals for Service and Bravery

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