Bill Clinton: “This is penny-wise and pound-foolish.”

On the recordMarch 8, 1995

This is penny-wise and pound-foolish.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at Patrick Henry Elementary School and an Exchange With Reporters in Alexandria

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