De Alexander: “Just now Clinton wanted a candidate with no convictions, no desires…”

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Just now Clinton wanted a candidate with no convictions, no desires, no ambitions, and no purposes save to please him.

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This quote illustrates Clinton's desire for a compliant candidate who would not challenge his authority.

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De Alexander: “Just now Clinton wanted a candidate with no convictions, no desires, no ambitions, and no purposes save to please him.”