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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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Feb 2, 1994

We will always have our differences; we will never know the whole truth.

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Feb 1, 1994

Well, when I spoke about that in the campaign, we didn't have the evidence that we now have that the British and the Irish Government would take the steps that they have taken. Let's be fair. The people that have to resolve this are the…

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Feb 1, 1994

Well, I hate to use that word, but the New Republic article was way off base. And the New Republic didn't make total disclosure about the source of the article. But I think Senator Dole was quite conciliatory at the Governors' Association…

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Feb 1, 1994

But I think the most compelling evidence that was introduced to support it, as I've said many times as a supporter of capital punishment, is that the race of the victim seems to determine the outcome of the verdict. There's a lot of…

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Feb 1, 1994

That's the idea. [At this point, Attorney General Janet Reno and Mr. Patrick made brief remarks.] Assistant Attorney General Nominee

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Feb 1, 1994

This report provides an evaluation of the Trust Fund, including its administration, use, and prospects for the future.

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Feb 1, 1994

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has already distributed over 10,000 Section 8 emergency housing certificates.

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Feb 1, 1994

The southern California earthquake is the largest disaster ever handled by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Feb 1, 1994

The consideration of environmental concerns is imperative for the sustained success of our Nation's economic, social and trade policy.

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Feb 1, 1994

I made an argument that their best negotiating position ought to be to say what they thought was wrong with our bill.

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Feb 1, 1994

Elevation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Cabinet status will ensure that environmental issues are an integral part of the domestic policy process.

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Feb 1, 1994

We have to shape in this year legislation that will, to use our common phrase that the Vice President's given us, reinvent the way we provide these training opportunities in the hope that we can create more success stories.

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Feb 1, 1994

I transmit herewith the 1992 annual report on the Administration of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970.

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Feb 1, 1994

We urge the Congress to reject efforts to provide for such amendments to this bill.

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Feb 1, 1994

FEMA has already accepted over 250,000 applications for disaster assistance.

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Feb 1, 1994

The welfare office ought to be the work office; it ought to be the job training office.

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Feb 1, 1994

I transmit herewith the first annual report on the status of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund as required by section 330 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992.

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Feb 1, 1994

He will be a strong addition to the African Development Foundation's Board.

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Jan 31, 1994

Oh, yes. You know, he told me about it, and so I went there. I took my family and some friends, and we had a wonderful dinner there. And I would not have even known about it if Chancellor Kohl hadn't mentioned it. So I told the people when…

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