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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Sep 17, 1995

I hereby determine that as a result of an unforeseen emergency, the provision of assistance under Chapter 6 of Part II of the Act in amounts in excess of funds otherwise available for such assistance is important to the national interests…

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Sep 17, 1995

We must create the future consistent with our values, not based on what we think is popular in the moment.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Sep 17, 1995

The dissemination of true educational programming across the public airwaves is a priceless gift to our children.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Sep 17, 1995

Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, I am continuing the national emergency with respect to UNITA.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Sep 17, 1995

I believe the public interest should require broadcasters to air at least three hours per week, and preferably more, of quality children's programming at reasonable times of the day.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Sep 17, 1995

On September 26, 1993, I declared a national emergency with respect to Angola, invoking the authority, inter alia, of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Sep 17, 1995

My strong belief is that the Federal Government works best, in economic areas and quite often in social policy, when we are giving help, giving encouragement, being a partner, but the ultimate decisions are being made by people at the…

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Sep 15, 1995

We must not let it fall apart when the House and Senate meet to resolve their differences.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Sep 15, 1995

This emphasis on closing existing parks undermines the commitment made by previous generations to protect this Nation's important natural and historic resources.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Sep 15, 1995

But we've worked too hard, too long, to let partisan extremism kill this effort.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Sep 15, 1995

I further call upon the officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on September 17, 1995, in honor of Citizenship Day.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Sep 15, 1995

Finally, we're on the verge of coming to grips with one of the most fundamental social problems of our time, moving people from welfare to work.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Sep 14, 1995

We ought to pass a budget this time that will bring our books into balance by a date certain.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Sep 14, 1995

I welcome the agreement by the Bosnian Serbs to comply with a condition set by NATO and the United Nations for ending the NATO air strikes.

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