It depends upon what the meaning of the word 'is' is. — Bill Clinton · Skopia

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It depends upon what the meaning of the word 'is' is.

1998

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Clinton, Bill. Grand jury testimony. Office of Independent Counsel. 17 Aug. 1998, Washington, DC, USA.

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