Bill Clinton (William Clinton) Quotes

North Koreans are irrational to some extent, but I don't think they're totally irrational. I think they watch American cable channels. I think they watch the European cable channels. I think they, their decision makers keep up more than we know. And I think they want us to think they're a little crazy.

Bill Clinton

• Irrational
• North Korea
• American cable channels
• European cable channels

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• North Koreans are irrational to some extent, but I don't think they're totally irrational. I think they watch American cable channels. I think they watch the European cable channels. I think they, their decision makers keep up more than we know. And I think they want us to think they're a little crazy.

  

  Bill Clinton
  • Irrational
  • North Korea
  • American cable channels