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Bill Clinton pokes fun at Al Gore during Gridiron dinner

Former President Bill Clinton has poked fun at Republicans, Democrats and his own health at the Gridiron Club's annual dinner, saying he was only there because "I really didn't have anything much better to do tonight."

The dinner marked the 125th annual gathering of the Gridiron Club, whose members include Washington based reporters.

The dinner marked the 125th annual gathering of the Gridiron Club, whose members include Washington based reporters.

Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)