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Boy's Unique Well Wishes for Bill Clinton

As former President Bill Clinton got back to his suburban New York home Friday following heart surgery, a second-grader was waiting for him outside.

Seven-year-old C.J. Williams, of New Fairfield, Ct., and his father, Chip Williams, had a special gesture to make.

As they told Early Show co-anchors Maggie Rodriguez and Harry Smith, they tried to deliver a card and a heart box full of Skittles. Chip says C.J. was insisted that they select a dancing Snoopy card, because he felt it would really cheer up Mr. Clinton.

In the card, C.J. wrote, "Dear President Clinton: I hope you feel better soon. Here's a little heart to make your big heart feel better. Happy Valentine's Day. Your Friend, C.J."

Though Clinton staffers aren't allowed to accept gifts for him, C.J. and Chip say they'll give it another go, this time at Mr. Clinton's Manhattan office:


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