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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 18, 1993

Democratization in Haiti October 18, 1993 To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to section 204(b) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. section 1703(b), and section 301 of the National Emergencies Act, 50…

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Oct 18, 1993

I would like to do it on a regular basis. I'm a big radio listener, you know. Except if we did it enough, we could even have Top 10 countdowns in the middle and stuff. [Laughter]

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Oct 18, 1993

I don't want to give you an evasive answer, but let me tell you what happened. We had, weeks ago, a nominee who declined the position for personal reasons. And the Justice Department was asked, the Attorney General specifically was asked…

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Oct 18, 1993

Well, there is a possibility, of course, that President Yeltsin and I will meet again early next year; I have to go to Europe to the NATO summit. But primarily, what he wants to do is to convey the continuing support of the United States…

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Oct 18, 1993

I think you can monitor their travel schedules and statements as well as I can. I don't have anything to say about that. I'm going to do my job as best I can. I'm going to try to support a bipartisan approach to foreign policy. I'm going…

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Oct 18, 1993

We will all benefit environmental and economically from the actions we are proposing today, and it will take all of us to make this plan work.

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Oct 18, 1993

This plan isn't designed for an archive. It's designed for action, for rapid implementation, constant monitoring, and for adjustments as necessary to meet our goals.

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Oct 18, 1993

This is an issue which has been of great concern to me for a long time.

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Oct 18, 1993

I made a commitment to reduce our emissions of greenhouse gases to 1990 levels by the year 2000.

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Oct 18, 1993

We're pursuing negotiations to try to get a political solution.

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Oct 18, 1993

I believe that a majority of the Congress today believes it's the right thing to do.

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Oct 18, 1993

I transmit herewith the 1992 annual report of the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee.

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Oct 18, 1993

I transmit herewith the 1992 calendar year reports as prepared by the Department of Transportation on activities under the Highway Safety Act and the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended.

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Oct 18, 1993

Global warming clearly is a growing, long-term threat with profound consequences.

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Oct 18, 1993

It's imperative: We can have an economic recovery, but if we're going to create jobs, we're going to have to increase exports.

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Oct 17, 1993

The new Executive order is necessary to further the implementation of the Governors Island Agreement by reaching persons who are supporting the groups fomenting violence and opposing the restoration of constitutional government in Haiti.

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Oct 17, 1993

We cannot provide basic security to all Americans and forget about the research that needs to be done on the things we don't know how to cure yet.

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Oct 17, 1993

I am heartened that we have the technology to discover breast cancer in its earliest stages.

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Oct 17, 1993

I urge every State government, insurance company, medical facility, and business to develop policies that ensure all women access to appropriate and affordable mammography.

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Oct 17, 1993

Nothing contained in this order shall create any right or benefit...

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Oct 17, 1993

As a former Governor and State attorney general, I am committed to improving cooperation between governments at all levels.

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