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).
May 27, 1994
Today more than any time in human history, we live in an interdependent world where the fortunes of all nations are tied together.
May 27, 1994
They risked their safety without hesitation and gave their lives to save a comrade.
May 27, 1994
The cold war world has been traded for a new world yearning for stability and facing unimaginable chaos.
May 26, 1994
That is correct. But next year at this time we'll still be discussing this, and you will see that we have a very aggressive and, I think, more successful approach. That is not about forgetting about human rights. This is about which is the…
May 26, 1994
No, I can do what I have done today under the Jackson-Vanik law because the Jackson-Vanik law, which was a product of the cold war, says basically that countries with controlled economies have to meet certain criteria in order for annual…
May 26, 1994
Well, the Jackson--no, it will permit congressional action. That is, if the Congress chooses to disagree with me, of course, they can offer an alternative path. And then we will--or some in Congress can--then we will debate it. There are…
May 26, 1994
No, I don't know enough about the facts. I just haven't had time. I've been working on this China issue all day. I'm just telling you what I know; the taxpayers will be made whole. There is a resignation, more facts to follow. China
May 26, 1994
Well, I haven't resolved that yet. Like I said, I didn't even know about it. All I can tell you is when I found out about it, I asked Mr. McLarty to look into it. Some- body else can give you more facts and more background. I've been…
May 26, 1994
Yes, I do. First of all, I knew nothing about it until sometime during the business day. As you know, I've been working on this for the last couple of days. I asked Mr. McLarty to look into it, and I can tell you that, number one, I was…
May 26, 1994
Boating can be a wonderful source of pleasure, improperly handled watercraft can be dangerous and sometimes even deadly.
May 26, 1994
The fact is... there has been progress and it has come through this President's leadership.
May 26, 1994
We have too much at stake. We have too much work to do in building this new world.
May 26, 1994
To designate the Federal building located at 600 Camp Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the 'John Minor Wisdom United States Court of Appeals Building.'
May 26, 1994
I think we must judge people by what they do, not by the labels behind them.
May 26, 1994
My job is to lead this country in its own path of internal revival and engaging with our friends and allies.
May 26, 1994
One of the lessons of the last 50 years... has been how former adversaries can become friends.
May 26, 1994
I think it's a little premature to make that sort of extreme judgment.
May 26, 1994
The United States is still prepared to lead in a world in which our concerns are clear— security, prosperity, democracy, and human rights.
May 26, 1994
I encourage the Governors of the 50 States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to provide for the observance of this week.
May 26, 1994
I haven't met with your new Prime Minister, but I am looking forward to it.
May 26, 1994
We are pleased that we were able to get so many other countries to agree to a sanctuary.
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