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Bill Clinton riffed his way out of a jam

A taxing lesson for Donald Trump

Richard Galant
Apr 27, 2025
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Bill Clinton delivers his first speech to a joint session of Congress in 1993. (White House photo)

One month into his presidency in 1993, Bill Clinton set forth a detailed set of plans. “It is nice to have a fresh excuse for giving a long speech,” said Clinton, drawing laughs from a joint session of Congress.

It was indeed a long speech — one hour and fiv…

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