The sharks are circling, their nostrils twitching at the scent of blood. Thirteen of them, to be exact, eight from the opposition party and five from… - Bill Clinton

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The sharks are circling, their nostrils twitching at the scent of blood. Thirteen of them, to be exact, eight from the opposition party and five from mine, sharks against whom I’ve been preparing defenses with lawyers and advisers. I’ve learned the hard way that no matter how prepared you are, there are few defenses that work against predators. At some point, there’s nothing you can do but jump in and fight back.

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About Bill Clinton

William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III ; 19 August 1946) is an American politician and the 42nd president of the United States of America, and the husband of Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Bob McNeely, The White House[1] (Public domain / CC0)

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Birth Name: William Jefferson Blythe III
Also Known As: Slick Willie The Comeback Kid
Alternative Names: William Jefferson Clinton William Jefferson Blythe William J. Clinton William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton William Clinton WJC

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