Full text of President Bill Clinton's speech at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral
Former President Bill Clinton said in his remarks, "I'm here more as a friend than a former president. He was my friend when I needed him."
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Former President Bill Clinton said in his remarks, "I'm here more as a friend than a former president. He was my friend when I needed him."
President Bill Clinton delivered a personal eulogy for Rev. Jesse Jackson, saying, "He was my friend when I needed him. Ask yourself how you can do more, by being a better friend."
As former presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden took their seats in the front row, Rev. James Meeks and Dr. Charles Jenkins led the crowd to recite Jackson's signature poem, "I Am Somebody."
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are among the big names who will be in Chicago Friday for Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral.
Two Chicago pastors are set to lead Friday's funeral for Rev. Jesse Jackson, a task they take on with pride and joy, while former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will be in attendance.
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are among the big names who will be in Chicago Friday for Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral.
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Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
