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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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Oct 19, 1993

Agencies shall ensure that responsibilities for preparation, implementation and monitoring of affirmative procurement programs are shared between the program personnel and procurement personnel.

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Oct 19, 1993

We can do so much better if we adopt this agreement and we give ourselves a chance to compete in a friendly way.

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Oct 19, 1993

I remain committed to consulting closely with Congress on our foreign policy.

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Oct 19, 1993

I would not ever do anything knowingly that would cost jobs to the American economy and take opportunities from American working people.

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Oct 19, 1993

The Nation’s interest is served when the Federal Government can make more efficient use of natural resources by maximizing recycling and preventing waste wherever possible.

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Oct 19, 1993

I would welcome and encourage congressional authorization of any military involvement in Bosnia.

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Oct 19, 1993

Democracy and the fever for a market economy is sweeping across Latin America.

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Oct 19, 1993

I am committed to keep our nation engaged in the search for a fair and workable resolution to this tragic conflict.

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Oct 19, 1993

The use of recycled and environmentally preferable products and services by the Federal Government can spur private sector development of new technologies and use of such products.

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Oct 19, 1993

Each agency shall establish a goal for solid waste prevention and a goal for recycling to be achieved by the year 1995.

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Oct 19, 1993

If we can get folks in this country to focus on what this trade agreement does, it will alleviate the anxieties that so many people had in the 1980's.

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Oct 19, 1993

It's about the jobs of American workers and the future of American working families.

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Oct 19, 1993

It's time for the Government to set an example and provide real leadership.

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Oct 19, 1993

Everything people worried about in the 1980's will get worse if this thing is voted down and will get better if it's voted up.

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Oct 19, 1993

Those of you who are involved in manufacturing, all the other things that are going to happen if we have this special relationship.

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Oct 19, 1993

Agencies shall strive to increase the procurement of products that are environmentally preferable or that are made with recovered materials.

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Oct 19, 1993

I dream of the day when we'll have over 700 million people in this trading bloc united in believing that we can help one another grow and flourish.

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Oct 19, 1993

I have stated that such enforcement potentially could include American military personnel as part of a NATO operation.

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Oct 19, 1993

This vote really is going to say a lot about what kind of people we expect to be.

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Oct 19, 1993

The Federal Government should work to conserve disposal capacity and serve as a model in this regard for private and other public institutions.

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Oct 19, 1993

I have directed the deployment of U.S. Naval Forces to participate in the implementation of the petroleum and arms embargo of Haiti.

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Oct 18, 1993

With the completion of Germany's ratification process last week, the way has been cleared for the entry into force of the Maastricht Treaty. The Maastricht Treaty marks a milestone in the progress of the European Community toward political…

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Oct 18, 1993

In International Operations October 18, 1993 Dear Mr. Leader: I am writing to express grave concern about a number of amendments that may be offered to H.R. 3116, the Defense Appropriations bill for FY 94, regarding Haiti, Bosnia and the…

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