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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 26, 1993

Their reaction and their valor reminds us of how often Americans are at their best when we face the worst.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 26, 1993

I thank all the people who reached out to the injured and the frightened amid the tumult that shook lower Manhattan.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 26, 1993

It is a recognition that George Baker should have kept for the rest of his life.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 26, 1993

Our plan will cut the deficit as a percentage of our national income in half between now and 1997, so we can put our resources to work for all of us.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 26, 1993

Americans should know we'll do everything in our power to keep them safe in their streets, their offices, and their homes.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 26, 1993

This is good news for everyone but especially for the young adults and middle class families who thought they would never be able to afford their own homes.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 26, 1993

I said it would be a challenge and that our plan would require every one of us to contribute and that the price of doing nothing is far, far higher for all of us than the price of change.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 25, 1993

Jamie Gorelick and Jean Hanson are two of the most qualified people in the country for these important positions.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 25, 1993

Each of them combines impressive legal expertise and private sector experience with a demonstrable commitment to public service.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 24, 1993

I encourage all Americans in rural, urban, and suburban communities to join in recognizing the achievements and contributions of the young men and women of the National FFA Organization.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 24, 1993

These airdrops are being carried out strictly for humanitarian purposes; no combat aircraft will be used in this operation.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 24, 1993

It's important because we believe if—number one, there are a lot of people over there who need the food and can't get it by road, so it's a humanitarian gesture.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 24, 1993

I'm very encouraged by the business-labor partnership that we see manifested here today.

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