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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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Dec 19, 1993

I am deeply concerned about the reports of health problems afflicting a number of our Persian Gulf veterans.

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Dec 19, 1993

This act will help us to take our streets, our neighborhoods, back for American values and American children.

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Dec 19, 1993

I think there is now a clear bipartisan commitment for the 100,000 police officers on the street.

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Dec 17, 1993

We must draw on that spirit for our Nation to thrive in this new age.

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Dec 17, 1993

We've put the economic interests of America's broad middle class back at the center of our policies at home.

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Dec 16, 1993

Since the beginning of my Administration, we have worked with the Congress on ways to strengthen the Nation's health care system. This partnership for the personal security of America's families moved forward when I signed into law H.R…

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Dec 16, 1993

Secretary of Defense December 16, 1993 Ladies and gentlemen, yesterday I announced that Secretary Aspin would be stepping down as Secretary of Defense next month after a year of devoted service. I want to stress again how deeply grateful I…

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Dec 16, 1993

Walter and Leonore Annenberg have done a remarkable and truly wonderful thing on this day in giving the largest private gift in American history to the future of America's children.

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Dec 16, 1993

I have signed into law S. 422, the 'Government Securities Act Amendments of 1993.'

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Dec 15, 1993

I warmly welcome today's joint declaration of Prime Ministers Albert Reynolds and John Major proposing a framework for peaceful resolution of the situation in Northern Ireland. I have followed with intense interest the British and Irish…

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Dec 15, 1993

Ladies and gentlemen, it is with real sadness that today I accept Secretary Aspin's request to be relieved of his duties as Secretary of Defense for personal reasons. I am very grateful that he's agreed to remain at his post until January…

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Dec 15, 1993

I am confident that Admiral Inman is the right leader to meet these demanding challenges.

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Dec 15, 1993

We must ensure that our men and women in uniform remain the best trained, the best equipped, the best prepared fighting force on Earth.

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Dec 15, 1993

Admiral Inman was one of our Nation's highest ranking and most respected military officers.

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Dec 15, 1993

He brings to this job the kind of character all Americans respect.

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Dec 14, 1993

Look, I have talked to nobody about anything. I can't even comment on that. I have not discussed my trip. We have not--except in general terms with my own staff. We've been working on other things. I have not had time to even think about…

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Dec 14, 1993

Well, obviously--no, I haven't talked to anybody about my trip to Russia--any of our people. So I don't know what I'm going to do there. I think that it is--I'll say just what I said yesterday--I think it was probably largely a protest…

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Dec 14, 1993

Well, I'm disappointed we didn't get it resolved, but I sure wanted it out of there once I realized--I didn't want to settle for a bad deal. So we took it out, and now it will be subject to the ordinary trade rules. I think it's far better…

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Dec 14, 1993

The fact that the Constitution was approved is a very significant fact.

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Dec 14, 1993

The agreements strengthen existing GATT rules and, for the first time in the GATT, discipline non-tariff barriers.

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Dec 14, 1993

I look forward to having the benefit of your counsel, your expertise and your leadership skills as we work together to ensure a safer world for generations to come.

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Dec 14, 1993

I have determined that it is necessary or appropriate to provide for staged reductions in the rate of duty.

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Dec 14, 1993

The Round will result in the largest, most comprehensive set of trade agreements in history.

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Dec 14, 1993

I have valued his wise counsel as a key member of our national security team.

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Dec 14, 1993

The United States can and must compete in the global economy.

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