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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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Nov 14, 1994

I think that the leaders who are most concerned with it may have something to say. I don't know that the organization itself will. President Kim and I obviously have worked most heavily on it. And Prime Minister Murayama has been terribly…

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Nov 14, 1994

We are pleased to note the significant contribution APEC made in bringing about a successful conclusion of the Uruguay Round.

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Nov 14, 1994

I want to thank President Soeharto for hosting this meeting and for his leadership in crafting the agreement.

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Nov 14, 1994

We have issued a vision statement in which we pledged:—to find cooperative solutions to the challenges of our rapidly changing regional and global economy.

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Nov 14, 1994

Today's agreement will lower barriers even further than the historic GATT world trade agreement.

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Nov 14, 1994

The position of the United States and the position that I have held since 1991...is that the people of East Timor should have more say over their own local affairs.

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Nov 14, 1994

I can think of no better person to protect and maintain the administration's commitment to Social Security.

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Nov 14, 1994

In the year since she was sworn in as the current Commissioner, Dr. Chater has taken decisive steps to improve service to Americans with disabilities.

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Nov 14, 1994

The benefits will begin for America as soon as we begin to implement the blueprint, which we will develop in this coming year.

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Nov 14, 1994

The media is learning more about the rest of the world beyond our borders.

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Nov 14, 1994

We wish to emphasize our strong opposition to the creation of an inward-looking trading bloc that would divert from the pursuit of global free trade.

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Nov 14, 1994

The Asian-Pacific leaders pledged to achieve free and fair trade and investment between our nations by the year 2020.

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Nov 14, 1994

The United States has produced over 5 million jobs in 22 months.

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Nov 14, 1994

These free and fair trade agreements will benefit Americans for a simple reason: Our Nation already has the most open markets on Earth.

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Nov 14, 1994

I believe that the business of politics is to give the maximum opportunity for the positive economic forces in the world to succeed.

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Nov 14, 1994

I'm proud of the leadership of the United States in creating a post-cold-war world that is both safer and more prosperous.

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Nov 13, 1994

The United States shall deny to that country any credit or financial assistance by any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government.

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Nov 13, 1994

The Secretary of State shall cooperate in and lead multilateral efforts to stop the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.

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Nov 13, 1994

It is the policy of the United States to lead and seek multilaterally coordinated efforts with other countries to control the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the means of delivering such weapons.

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Nov 13, 1994

I have authorized these actions in view of the danger posed to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States by the continuing proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

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