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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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Dec 18, 1994

I want to take just a moment to remind you of the four features in that bill of rights.

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Dec 18, 1994

We can't do any of that if the people of this country feel afraid on their streets, in their homes, and in their schools.

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Dec 18, 1994

I ran for President because I wanted to restore the American dream and bring this country together as we move into the 21st century.

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Dec 18, 1994

Country first, politics-as-usual dead last; focus on reality, not rhetoric and not recklessness.

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Dec 18, 1994

If community policing is more than a deployment of police officers, and is really a philosophy of law enforcement, it is two words: police and community.

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Dec 18, 1994

I have nothing else to say at this time, except it's a high priority, we're working on it, and we're going to do our best to resolve it.

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Dec 17, 1994

Thank you, Secretary Riley. My fellow Americans, this middle class bill of rights will further the agenda of this administration and, more importantly, our common mission as Americans: to expand middle class incomes and opportunities; to…

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Dec 16, 1994

With all the challenges we face today, ours is still the greatest country in the world.

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Dec 16, 1994

This middle class bill of rights will further the agenda of this administration and, more importantly, our common mission as Americans: to expand middle class incomes and opportunities.

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Dec 16, 1994

If we can't change that, we're at risk of losing our great American middle class and of becoming a two-tiered society with a few successful people at the top and everyone else struggling below.

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Dec 15, 1994

Transcript of a press briefing by Labor Secretary Bob Reich, Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen, Education Secretary Richard Riley, and Chief of Staff Leon Panetta on the middle class bill of rights.

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Dec 15, 1994

The White House announced the President has invited President Zhelyu Zhelev of Bulgaria to meet with him in Washington, DC, on February 13, 1995.

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Dec 14, 1994

It is hereby determined that the Secretary of Defense shall assist the Attorney General under section 501(c) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980.

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Dec 14, 1994

The Secretary of Defense may agree to expand the range of services and category of individuals as he determines.

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Dec 14, 1994

It demonstrates that, with strong leadership and a cooperative spirit, environmental laws can be properly and productively enforced.

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Dec 14, 1994

By a joint resolution approved December 17, 1963, has designated December 17 of each year as 'Wright Brothers Day'.

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Dec 14, 1994

Fifty years ago an American President proposed the GI bill of rights to help returning veterans from World War II go to college, buy a home, and raise their children.

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Dec 14, 1994

I do hereby proclaim December 17, 1994, as Wright Brothers Day.

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Dec 14, 1994

I ran for President to restore the American dream and to prepare the American people to compete and win in the new American economy.

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Dec 14, 1994

As we rejoice in the miracle of Christmas, we reflect on the Holy Family and draw strength from their example of faith.

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