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Bill Clinton

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Bill Jefferson Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from January 20, 1993, to January 20, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of Governor of Arkansas from 1983 to 1992. During his presidency, Clinton focused on several key policies, including welfare reform, economic growth, and healthcare reform. His administration is noted for achieving a budget surplus and for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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Feb 2, 1995

I intend to appoint Joseph A. Cari, Jr., as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

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Feb 2, 1995

Jeffrey Lang's extensive experience with trade issues will be an asset as we move forward with our trade agenda in the coming years.

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Feb 2, 1995

I intend to appoint Guillermo Linares to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.

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Feb 2, 1995

Submitted January 31James L. Dennis, of Louisiana, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit, vice Charles Clark, retired.

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Feb 2, 1995

Ela Yazzie-King, of Arizona, to be a member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring September 17, 1996, vice Linda Allison, term expired.

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Feb 2, 1995

I have determined that it is appropriate to terminate the designation of Israel as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the GSP.

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Feb 2, 1995

Hughey Walker, of South Carolina, to be a member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring September 17, 1996, vice Ellis B. Bodron, term expired.

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Feb 2, 1995

I believe if we really honor work, anyone who takes responsibility to work full time should be able to support a family and live in dignity.

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Feb 2, 1995

Rae E. Unzicker, of North Dakota, to be a member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring September 17, 1997, vice Mary Ann Mobley-Collins, term expired.

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Feb 2, 1995

I intend to nominate Bill Burton as a member of the Board of the United States Enrichment Corporation.

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Feb 2, 1995

I have determined that it is appropriate to suspend the designation of The Bahamas as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the GSP.

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Feb 2, 1995

Eldon E. Fallon, of Louisiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, vice Adrian G. Duplantier, retired.

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Feb 2, 1995

The only way to grow the middle class and shrink the under class is to make work pay.

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Feb 2, 1995

I have determined that it is appropriate to terminate the designation of The Bahamas and the designation of Israel as beneficiary developing countries for purposes of the GSP program.

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Feb 2, 1995

I intend to nominate Mary S. Furlong as a member of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science.

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Feb 1, 1995

So far I'm encouraged. I think it was the right thing to do, and I'm encouraged. I hope we have another good day today. Yesterday was very encouraging, good for our country, good for our jobs, good for the stability of the region.

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Feb 1, 1995

I am doing whatever I can do personally. But the less I say about it, the better. We're all working. This administration has worked hard. But I think Mr. Usery, our mediator, should be given a chance to work through this last process to…

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Feb 1, 1995

----I'm especially glad to have this chance to be here. And a lot has changed and a lot has happened since we met last year. I want to get a good briefing on the readiness issues and on the quality of life issues that are implicit in the…

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Feb 1, 1995

I think the main thing we have to do is to galvanize the resources that are there now.

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Feb 1, 1995

We should have appropriate education policies in schools, that we should encourage abstinence among our young people.

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Feb 1, 1995

There is no security for America in isolationism, no prosperity in protectionism.

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Feb 1, 1995

Dominican Republic and Haiti share an important location astride one of the key transit routes for drugs moving from South America to the United States.

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