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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 28, 1994

Violence is basically a local problem and it can't be solved in a top-down approach.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 28, 1994

I think it's a great mistake to overstate the occasional disagreement and understate the incredible depth and breadth of our shared interests and our shared values.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 28, 1994

This action, part of the NATO effort to enforce the no-fly zone, was conducted under the authority of U.N. Security Council resolutions and in full compliance with NATO procedures.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 28, 1994

I'm glad to be here with the people who are negotiating my next year's salary.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 28, 1994

I remain committed to ensuring that the Congress is fully informed about significant activities of U.S. Armed Forces in the region.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 28, 1994

This administration is committed to providing state and local law enforcement with the tools they need to fight crime where it occurs.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 28, 1994

It should not be read in any way as a departure of strategy or tactics because of what's going on now generally.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 28, 1994

U.S. Armed Forces participate in these operations pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct U.S. foreign relations and as Commander in Chief.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 28, 1994

I continue to urge the Senate to give early and favorable consideration to the Chemical Weapons Convention.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 28, 1994

I want to congratulate Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith and Russell Maryland and Michael Irvin for being selected to the Pro Bowl and for their brilliant play.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 28, 1994

I really—until you hired Bernie Kosar, I sort of wanted to be the backup quarterback.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 28, 1994

I am providing this supplementary report, consistent with the War Powers Resolution, on the NATO military action conducted by U.S. aircraft in the airspace over Bosnia-Herzegovina on February 28, 1994.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 28, 1994

I think that it is just the beginning of what will doubtless be years and years and years of stunning achievement if they can just keep their goals high and keep working for them.

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