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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· May 29, 1996

I believe that having a world-class education system that is available to all of our children is now the single most important thing we can do.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· May 29, 1996

I am today directing the Secretary of Agriculture to take action to provide relief for producers suffering from drought.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· May 29, 1996

There is not a problem in America... that cannot be solved if we will take responsibility for them and work together to make things better.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· May 29, 1996

I have continued the national emergency declared on May 30, 1992, as expanded in scope on October 25, 1994.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· May 29, 1996

I was especially encouraged in the closing days of the campaign that both parties and both candidates expressed... a clear commitment to continue the peace process.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· May 29, 1996

We cannot let people of faith be persecuted by people of hate again in America.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· May 29, 1996

I do believe that the most important thing we can be doing today as a nation to create opportunity for our people is to give them the tools they need to succeed.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· May 29, 1996

Don't we have to remember... to take care of the children, especially the poor children.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· May 28, 1996

It is unacceptable that the Committee chose to fund 42 low priority projects and programs at a cost of $303 million that are not even in the Department of Defense long range plan.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· May 28, 1996

This appointment underscores that, with success in meeting the principal military tasks under the Dayton accords, we must give high priority now to making the peace irreversible.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· May 28, 1996

I am deeply grateful that Mr. Sklar has accepted this appointment, and for his willingness to serve our Nation in helping to build an enduring peace in Bosnia.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· May 28, 1996

I can think of no one more qualified to spearhead this critically important endeavor than Richard Sklar.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· May 28, 1996

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Richard Sklar as Special Representative of the President and the Secretary of State for Civilian Implementation in Bosnia.

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