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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 13, 1994

The Secretary shall take such actions necessary to continue to regulate the activities of United States persons in order to prevent their participation in activities that could contribute to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction…

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Nov 13, 1994

This new order consolidates the functions of two existing Executive orders.

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Nov 13, 1994

My Administration continues to believe that the harmonized proliferation sanctions legislation represents the best means of maximizing the effectiveness of sanctions.

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Nov 13, 1994

I hereby report to the Congress that I have exercised my statutory authority to declare a national emergency.

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Nov 11, 1994

It will level the export playing field for American companies and American workers all around the world and, in so doing, will create hundreds of thousands of new high-paying jobs right here at home.

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Nov 11, 1994

Our troops in Haiti are helping the Haitian people turn from fear and repression to hope and democracy.

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Nov 11, 1994

Strong at home, strong abroad: That's an America that builds on the opportunities others have sacrificed so much to give us.

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Nov 11, 1994

Our common goal must be to produce a strong America, strong in terms of national commitments abroad.

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Nov 11, 1994

GATT will require all nations to finally do what we've already done, to cut tariffs and other barriers and open up trade to our products and our services.

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Nov 11, 1994

I hereby determine that the limitation in section 1404(f)(2) of the Act is waived in the case of U.S. military personnel serving in NATO headquarters positions.

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Nov 11, 1994

We have a special obligation to make sure that our Nation never forgets their work and that we do everything we can to keep our country strong in the face of our challenges at home and abroad.

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Nov 10, 1994

Because I think that--I made a decision that--the most important thing we could have is a good advocate, is a person I knew, had great confidence in, and had real access to the White House and a real chance to influence me and my…

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Nov 10, 1994

Oh, the American people can draw their own conclusions. I can only control my own words and my own deeds. My hand is open to them--[inaudible]. Office of National AIDS Policy

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Nov 10, 1994

This is a step up. [Laughter] [At this point, Ms. Fleming thanked the President and outlined her agenda as Director of the Office of National AIDS Policy.] Representative Newt Gingrich

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Nov 10, 1994

He taught all of us that AIDS is a disease with a human face.

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Nov 10, 1994

Our obligation also includes...continuing the service this country owes our veterans after your service in uniform ends.

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Nov 10, 1994

We owe you the safety of our shores and the liberty we enjoy.

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Nov 10, 1994

Hillary and I are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Pedro Zamora.

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Nov 10, 1994

This trip to Asia and the other events of the next 6 weeks give us a unique opportunity to join hands and do just that.

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Nov 10, 1994

To each and every American who has worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces, we say simply, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

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Nov 10, 1994

We are tearing down the old walls which have existed for so long between domestic and foreign policy in our country.

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Nov 10, 1994

I've been trying for 2 years to get to Alaska, and I finally made it today.

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Nov 10, 1994

I intend to nominate Johnnie Carson to be U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe.

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