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Bill Clinton: This is not an act of charity or kindness or even constitutional obligation but enlightened self-interest.

On the recordApril 5, 2000
This is not an act of charity or kindness or even constitutional obligation but enlightened self-interest.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks to Corporate Leaders on the One America Initiative

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