Journal Journal: C'mon, elect me again 6
Thursday, May 29, 2003 Posted: 1:21 AM EDT (0521 GMT)
BOSTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) -- Former President Bill Clinton said Wednesday Congress should change the rule that barred him from seeking a third term in the White House, but stopped short of saying he wants to return as commander-in-chief.
Speaking at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum here, Clinton questioned certain aspects of the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which prevents a person from being elected president more than twice.
Clinton said the amendment, passed after Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to a record fourth term, should be changed simply to keep a person from being elected to more than two consecutive terms as president.
"I think since people are living much longer
The former president said such a change probably wouldn't apply to him but would benefit future generations.
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Sure, it probably wouldn't apply to him...