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I love and revere the rich and proud history of America. And I am determined to take our best traditions into the future. But with all respect, we do not need to build a bridge to the past. We need to build a bridge to the future.

William J. Clinton

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William J. Clinton
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: August 19
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