Our democracy cannot survive its current downward drift into tribalism, extremism, and seething resentment. Today it’s “us versus them” in America. P… - Bill Clinton

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Our democracy cannot survive its current downward drift into tribalism, extremism, and seething resentment. Today it’s “us versus them” in America. Politics is little more than blood sport. As a result, our willingness to believe the worst about everyone outside our own bubble is growing, and our ability to solve problems and seize opportunities is shrinking.

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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.

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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
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