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 4, 1994
We have a security interest in a stable, democratic South Africa, working with its neighbors to restore and secure peace.
May 4, 1994
I transmit herewith the 10th Annual Report of the National Endowment for Democracy.
May 4, 1994
They stood up against the madness that we have come to see when criminals and terrorists have legal access to assault weapons.
May 4, 1994
Today, the American people hope and believe that common sense and the common good should prevail.
May 4, 1994
We stand ready to work with the Congress to assure the appropriate use of advisory committees.
May 4, 1994
Let me conclude by reminding all of you that Americans are not divided by party or section or philosophy on their deep yearning and determination to be safer.
May 3, 1994
Yes, she's been fabulous. She's done a great service for the whole world on that. I do not blame her for being mad at me, but I'm doing the best I can with this problem from my perspective. I didn't know, you see, I would have to look at…
May 3, 1994
It depends entirely, sir, on what policies are pursued. They still have to be committed to growing the economy, to participating in a market economy, and to giving their people a chance to compete and win in the global economy. If they do…
May 3, 1994
Well, under the present--under the present facts, China has made significant overall progress in several of the areas outlined in my Executive order of last year, but not in all of them. There are still areas in which we are different. And…
May 3, 1994
Now there are children all across this country that, because of the outreach programs of galleries, see pictures, understand art, develop a level of cultural awareness and sensitivity that would be absolutely unthinkable without these…
May 3, 1994
We would all be not only less well educated but, in a fundamental sense, less human than we ought to be were it not for the opportunity to spend time in places like the National Gallery.
May 3, 1994
This is a question of law enforcement and safety for Americans and sensible policy.
May 3, 1994
This Act is not another top-down mandate for one more Federal program.
May 3, 1994
We are living in a world where what you earn is a function of what you can learn.
May 3, 1994
Today, with my approval of H.R. 2884, we start on the path to a better future for our Nation's young people.
May 3, 1994
The signing today in Cairo of the agreement to implement the Israel-Palestinian Declaration of Principles marks another milestone in progress toward a lasting peace in the Middle East.
May 3, 1994
I want to talk a little bit about each of them and to congratulate all of you who are here.
May 3, 1994
The spirit of giving really creates America's sense of common bond, our sense of community.
May 3, 1994
I am hopeful that this can be the year of breakthrough to a lasting and comprehensive peace for all the peoples of the Middle East.
May 3, 1994
I expressed my high regard for Prime Minister Rabin's courageous leadership.
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