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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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Mar 31, 1994

I hereby determine that it is in the vital national interests of the United States to certify the following countries: Afghanistan, Bolivia, Laos, Lebanon, Panama, and Peru.

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Mar 31, 1994

I have determined that the following major producing and/or major transit countries do not meet the standards set forth in section 490(b): Burma, Iran, Nigeria, and Syria.

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Mar 31, 1994

The White House announced that the President has invited Franz Vranitzky, Chancellor of Austria, to visit the White House on April 20.

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Mar 30, 1994

Well, I'm in contact with the Middle East parties all the time. To date, this has required quite a lot of effort and personal time, and believe me, from here on in, it will require much more, time on the part of the Secretary of State, the…

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Mar 30, 1994

No, I really don't think so. I don't think that has anything to do with this whatever. Thank you. Middle East Peace Process

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Mar 30, 1994

Well, I don't want to characterize it in that way. I'll just say that we and the South Koreans are exploring, with all the relevant parties, what our options are, and we'll see what develops over the next few days.

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Mar 30, 1994

I hope that we'll rebound quickly, but the underlying economy is in good shape.

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Mar 30, 1994

This Goals 2000 bill does, believe it or not, for the first time in the entire history of the United States of America, is to set worldclass education standards for what every child in every American school should know in order to win when…

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Mar 30, 1994

No one believes that there is any serious reason to doubt, that there is any inflation in this economy, or that we won't have good growth this year.

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Mar 30, 1994

I want to thank you again, Senator Jeffords, for helping us to break that filibuster by a vote of 62 to 23.

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Mar 30, 1994

This bill provides funds to make our schools safer and freer of crime and drugs.

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Mar 30, 1994

You all just do a good job in school, learn a lot, make the most of it.

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Mar 30, 1994

I remember when it happened in 1987, when there was more than skittishness, when there was a big drop there.

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Mar 30, 1994

Today we can say America is serious about education, America cares about the future of every child.

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Mar 30, 1994

We believe every child can and must learn at world-class standards of excellence.

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Mar 30, 1994

It will only work if, year-in and year-out, the Congress continues to support the effort.

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Mar 30, 1994

I personally told him how regretful I was, and I apologized on behalf of our people that anyone would lose their lives here.

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Mar 29, 1994

Bill Natcher has served the people of Kentucky's Second District with distinction and uncommon dedication.

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Mar 29, 1994

We are committed to bringing meaningful change in the way this Government does business and to renewing the faith of citizens around this country in their Government.

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Mar 29, 1994

His experience in the Middle East makes him uniquely qualified for this important position.

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Mar 29, 1994

Some may think that Bill Natcher's death marks the end of an era in politics.

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