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According to the supplied report, former President Bill Clinton spoke on March 2, 2026, after a deposition related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. He presented his participation as a matter of judicial accountability and transparency, then addressed declining confidence in courts, news organizations, and elections. His central concern was that political opponents increasingly see each other as enemies, weakening the shared civic commitments that allow a democracy to function through disagreement.
Clinton pointed to his work with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich as an example of cooperation across party lines. Despite his concerns, his closing message emphasized possibility rather than defeat. He encouraged Americans to stay involved in civic life, challenge misinformation, and discuss differences respectfully. Drawing on the country’s history of overcoming division, he argued that rebuilding institutional credibility would require sustained public effort, with citizens choosing engagement and compromise over withdrawal and resentment.