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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 12, 1993

The Prime Minister's passing is a loss not only for Hungary but also for democratic nations around the world.

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Dec 12, 1993

Those kids that were singing to us up there tonight... deserve for it to be true.

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Dec 12, 1993

We must all, without regard to party or philosophy, at least agree to face the real problems of this country.

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Dec 12, 1993

His loss will be greatly felt in Europe and here in the United States.

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Dec 11, 1993

Good morning. This morning I want to talk to you about crime and violence and what we can all do about it. On Tuesday evening in Garden City, New York, a gunman shot and killed 5 rush-hour commuters on the Long Island Rail Road and wounded…

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Dec 11, 1993

Director Freeh is also carrying our message of commitment and cooperation to Italian law enforcement officials.

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Dec 11, 1993

Organized crime is a scourge that has exacted a terrible toll in both our nations.

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Dec 11, 1993

The Government of the United States, like the Government of Italy, is committed to fighting back.

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Dec 11, 1993

I am directing the Department of Justice and the Department of the Treasury to do all they can to strengthen the cooperation between American and Italian law enforcement.

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Dec 11, 1993

The United States renews its pledge of solidarity with and support for the Government and people of Italy.

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Dec 10, 1993

My hope is that we will achieve more peace on Earth next year, peace in the Middle East, relief of tensions in other places in the world, but mostly that the American people will find a way to bring peace to our own streets, our own homes…

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Dec 10, 1993

We've been collecting these ornaments, you know, for a very long time now. Ms. Purcell. And I know that the two of you have been giving a lot of thought to this being your first year in the White House, your first Christmas in the White…

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Dec 10, 1993

That's great. Mr. Collins. Oh, I remember that. Hillary Clinton. That's so neat. Mr. Collins. Mr. President, if you can hold that real close over your shoulder, we'll get a---- Ms. Duvall. They've got a shot of it. I'll have to tell you…

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Dec 10, 1993

I can't believe I did--yes---- Ms. Purcell. We'll take a break and be right back as soon as we can remember them all. [At this point, the network took a commercial break.] Ms. Purcell. [Inaudible]--but they actually have, and then you had…

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Dec 10, 1993

Maids a-milking, you know. Swans swimming. [Laughter] Mr. Collins. We'll be back with the Twelve Days of Christmas. Hillary Clinton. What is it, nine lords a-leaping?

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Dec 10, 1993

I'm a very good partridge in a pear tree. [Laughter] Mr. Collins. Can you give us an example? Hillary Clinton. We've never known quite how to act that out, so it's different every year.

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Dec 10, 1993

I love Christmas carols. Ms. Purcell. And you act out the parts in the carols, from what I understand. Somebody's Rudolph and someone's---- Mr. Collins. What's one of his big hits? Hillary Clinton. Well, ``The Twelve Days of Christmas,''…

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Dec 10, 1993

If I had to pick one thing, it would be our family's sort of renewed sense of togetherness. It happens every year. Just the sense of gratitude we feel, it really kind of comes together, we feel. We try to remember what Christmas is really…

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Dec 10, 1993

But really, I become like a little boy again around Christmastime. I don't want to sleep. I just want to, you know, do things. Mr. Collins. This has really been a year for you folks, hasn't it? I mean, all the things that have been going…

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Dec 10, 1993

Well, you know, at the end of the--the last 2 or 3 days I get in the Christmas spirit in a big way, and I do a lot of that stuff. Mr. Collins. Is that starting to build for you now? I mean, first Christmas in the White House as President.

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Dec 10, 1993

Well, the people who worked at the Governor's mansion did some of it, and then I did some of it. I did a lot of it myself. Ms. Purcell. Are you pretty good?

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Dec 10, 1993

I do two things actually, though. At least in the past I have. When we lived in Arkansas, I had a little closet that was just mine, and I shopped all year long for everybody that I knew, just a little bit here and there. And I'd travel…

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Dec 10, 1993

I have made a decision. Do you like that? Mr. Collins. Well, somebody told us that you shop Christmas Eve, is that correct? Do you like that?

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