Bill Clinton

The crime bill bans juvenile ownership of handguns.

We must not walk away from the American people in the fight against crime.

The solution to Cuba's many problems is not an uncontrolled exodus; it is freedom and democracy for Cuba.

I am pleased to transmit herewith a report of the activities of the United States Government in the United Nations and its affiliated agencies during the calendar year 1993.

I hereby declare a national emergency with respect to that threat.

To designate the United States courthouse under construction in St. Louis, Missouri, as the 'Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse'.

I hereby determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to draw down defense articles from the stocks of the Department of Defense and defense services of the Department of Defense for the purpose of providing disaster…

I hereby authorize the furnishing of up to $ 75 million in defense articles from the stocks of the Department of Defense and defense services of the Department of Defense for the purposes and under the authorities of chapter 9 of Part I of…

I believe that even a temporary lapse in this system of controls would seriously damage our national security, foreign policy, and economic interests and undermine our credibility in meeting our international obligations.

To proclaim the week of October 16 through October 22, 1994, as 'National Character Counts Week'.

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I hereby determine that it is important to the security interests of the United States to furnish up to $4.312 million in funds made available under chapter 6 of part II of the Act for assistance for sanctions enforcement against Serbia…

I hereby determine that it is necessary for the purposes of the Act that $3.812 million of funds made available for section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act for fiscal year 1994 for the cost of direct loans be transferred to, and…

You have my thanks for your valuable service to the nation.

Through the Partnership, the United States can work toward NATO's expansion to democracies in the East.

In their enthusiastic response to NATO's invitation, these countries have undertaken to respect existing borders and to settle disputes by peaceful means.

The Partnership for Peace provides a dynamic instrument for transforming former adversaries into lasting partners and for consolidating, strengthening, and extending peace for generations to come.

The adoption of the Partnership for Peace initiative at the NATO Summit last January marked an historic milestone in the relationship between NATO and the nations of Europe recently emerged from decades of communist domination.

I hope that in due course you will be able to return to public service.

I am pleased to sign into law S. 1458, the 'General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994.'

This Act will allow manufacturers to supply new basic aircraft for flight training, business use, and recreational flying.

I have determined that it is appropriate to designate Belarus and Uzbekistan as beneficiary developing countries for purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences.

I agree with Secretary Bentsen that you have made many valuable contributions to this administration as Deputy Secretary.

I have determined that it is appropriate to extend GSP benefits to these two countries.

I believe you have taken the right step under the circumstances.