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"Every year, I am reminded of the kids who aren't in the freshman class and aren't graduating. I remember every single one of them. That is the worst of times for me, to see the future snuffed out."
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"Clinton left the White House with all the class of an XFL halftime show."

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"The dog doesn't know the difference between Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, so I have to walk the dog early those days too."
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