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- ↑ William A. DeGregorio (1993), The Complete Book of U.S. Presidents, Barricade Books, p. 706, ISBN 9780942637922
- ↑ David Gallen (1994), Bill Clinton as they know him: an oral biography, p. 35
- ↑ Nigel Hamilton (2011), "The Three Kings", Bill Clinton: An American Journey, Random House, pp. 122–123, ISBN 9781407088259
- ↑ Levin, Robert (1992). Bill Clinton: The Inside Story. S.P.I. Books. ISBN 9781561711772.
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