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Book excerpt: "Citizen: My Life After the White House" by Bill Clinton

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Bill Clinton's new book, " Citizen: My Life After the White House ," is published Tuesday by Knopf .

Clinton : "I wanted to live in the present and for the future. Except on rare occasions, I have kept that promise to myself" Read an excerpt below, and don't miss Tracy Smith 's interview with Bill Clinton on " CBS Sunday Morning" November 17 !.

Bill Clinton : "I still believe we all do better when we work together. Almost always, cooperation beats conflict, and when you do have to stand your ground, it's wise to leave the door open for reconciliation.

I'm very grateful that, with the help of my family, friends new and old, a great staff, and the endurance of my curiosity, energy, and ability to work, I have been able to have a life full of new experiences and new ways to help and empower people as a private citizen while finding real joy in our small family.

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English

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46

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