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

I urge all the people of the United States to participate in this observance by making eye care and eye safety a priority.

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

I believe what we are doing here today shows how America can meet this challenge and many of our challenges by businesses and parents and Government all working together, each doing our part.

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

We're handing the TV remote control back to America's parents so that they can pass on their values and protect their children.

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

It's been my experience and observation that when this country is united, we are never defeated; we always achieve what we set out to do.

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

I believe the telecom bill and the V-chip and, perhaps most important of all, this entirely voluntary gathering of your industry embodies what I see as the three great challenges this country faces as we go through this period of…

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

I am excited about what I think we can achieve here today for our children, our families, and our future.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 27, 1996

I am prepared to support H.R. 1833, however, if it is amended to make clear that the prohibition of this procedure does not apply to situations in which the selection of the procedure, in the medical judgment of the attending physician, is…

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 27, 1996

I cannot support its use on an elective basis, where the abortion is being performed for non-health related reasons and there are equally safe medical procedures available.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 27, 1996

I believe that we have a duty to try to find common ground: a resolution to this issue that respects the views of those—including myself—who object to this particular procedure, but also upholds the Supreme Court's requirement that laws…

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 27, 1996

I recommend that the Senate consider this Treaty as soon as possible, and give its advice and consent to ratification of the Treaty.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 27, 1996

I have long opposed late-term abortions except, as the law requires, where they are necessary to protect the life of the mother or where there is a threat to her health.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 26, 1996

The authority of the Director of the National Counterintelligence Center to classify information originally as 'Top Secret' is limited to those circumstances in which the original classification of information is necessary in order for the…

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 25, 1996

I can only hope that every State will find someone like you to help do what needs to be done.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 25, 1996

The United States is receiving more support internationally for its policy from other governments.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 25, 1996

The Braves have shown us the best side of professional sports: perseverance and hard work and commitment.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 25, 1996

I look forward to working with Congress to enact these changes as quickly as possible.

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