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McGovern Library dedicated in S.D. By CHET BROKAW, Associated Press Writer1 hour, 30 minutes ago George McGovern may have lost the 1972 presidential election, but he inspired many others to work for justice, decency and a better life for poor people around the world, former President Bill Clinton said Saturday at a ceremony to dedicate a library in McGovern's honor. "I believe no other presidential candidate ever has had such an enduring impact in defeat," said Clinton, who directed McGovern's presidential campaign in Texas. "Senator, the fires you lit then still burn in countless hearts." Clinton was the keynote speaker...

November 19, 2004 -- WASHINGTON — Bill Clinton savored warm tributes from three presidents at his library dedication yesterday, while he tipped his hat to wife Hillary — whom he called the family member with the real power. Bill Clinton, speaking outside the $165 million Little Rock, Ark., building to a rain-soaked crowd of nearly 30,000, said he was honored by the attention and hoped the Clinton Presidential Center would make Americans think about his eight years in office.