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Pastimes : Clinton Jokes!

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To: Barney who wrote (185)2/15/1999 9:28:00 AM
From: Barney  Read Replies (1) of 246
 
WARRANTY CARD ON PURCHASED GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL[tm]

Dear Special Interest,

Congratulations on the purchase of your genuine Government Official
[tm].

With regular maintenance your Government Official[tm] should provide
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information will not be sold to any other party, and will be used
solely to aid us in better fulfilling your future needs in political
influence.

1. Which of our fine products did you buy?

__ President
__ Vice-President
__ Senator
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__ Cabinet Secretary - Commerce
__ Cabinet Secretary - Other
__ Other Elected Official (please specify)
__ Other Appointed Official (please specify)

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__ Dead.
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Always remember: in choosing a Government Official[tm] you have chosen
the best politician that money can buy.

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