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Its the Clintons that are the problem.

Question: Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton. What does this say about our political system?

Mitt Romney: I’m not sure it says a lot. I think the Clinton years were . . . were mistakes for America. I think they took us in the wrong direction. I think President Bush has been a strong leader; has stood up for improving education; for improving our Medicare system; and standing up against violent terror throughout the world. I respect the President and his integrity. Recorded on: 11/26/07

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