On Clinton's last trip to Hawaii, he went swimming at Waikiki Beach. He got caught in a riptide and was been pulled out to sea.
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Three young surfers swam out to him and brought him to shore. He wanted to reward them, and asked what they would like.
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The first said he wanted to be a fighter pilot, and Clinton said he would get him an appointment to the A.F. Academy.
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The second one said he wanted to command a submarine. "Fine, I'll get you into the Naval Academy."
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The third said he wanted to be buried at Arlington. Clinton looked puzzled and asked why such a young person was concerned about where he would be buried. "Because", said the surfer, "my father is a Vietnam Veteran, and when I go home and tell him I saved your life, he's going to kill me."
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