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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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Sep 28, 1993

The agreement itself states that as the technologies that come from this work become commercially viable, the industry is committed to putting those into the fleet.

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Sep 28, 1993

He will ably assist VA Secretary Jesse Brown in his plans to modernize and streamline the VA claims process.

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Sep 28, 1993

I'm concerned about events in the sense that I hope they go well, and I hope that everything works out all right.

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Sep 28, 1993

I think that the United States clearly has an interest in promoting democracy and reform in Russia.

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Sep 28, 1993

Our long-term goal is to develop affordable, attractive cars that are up to 3 times more fuel-efficient than today's cars.

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Sep 28, 1993

We want to see if we can work out a migration path that really keeps our eye on the target.

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Sep 28, 1993

This country needs a good dose of old-fashioned confidence today that all the challenges we face can be met and conquered.

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Sep 28, 1993

We want American cars at the head of this parade, not bringing up the rear.

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Sep 28, 1993

We are trying to change the way the government deals with the auto industry.

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Sep 27, 1993

The President met today jointly with President Lennart Meri of Estonia, President Algirdas Brazauskas of Lithuania, and President Guntis Ulmanis of Latvia. It was the President's first meeting with the heads of state of the Baltic…

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Sep 27, 1993

Yes, I have long supported, even when I was a candidate for President I supported Security Council membership for Japan and for Germany. And I do so because I think that the conditions which existed at the end of the Second World War…

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Sep 27, 1993

Well, we would have to know exactly what our financial responsibilities were. And of course, under our budget law, which is very strict now, we have to know how we're going to fund it and then we would have to know that others were going…

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Sep 27, 1993

I wouldn't say that. I would say that there are-- plainly we have gone so far so fast in peacekeeping through the U.N. that there are limits to how many new operations can be undertaken. For example, there is no question that the United…

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Sep 27, 1993

We did. We discussed--well, we discussed the stimulus program Japan has undertaken as well as the review the Prime Minister has ordered of what other options are available over the long run. Perhaps he would like to comment on that. Do you…

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Sep 27, 1993

How can I answer that question without getting in trouble in Japan? [Laughter] Let me just say that I think the real issue is that Prime Minister Hosokawa's government represents obviously a recent and fresh judgment of the people of Japan…

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Sep 27, 1993

I feel like I've just been given an exam in law school. Let me say that I think it is clear to everyone that the United States could not fulfill a peacekeeping role in Bosnia unless the Congress supported it. And I will be consulting with…

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Sep 27, 1993

[Inaudible]--of all the heads of state here, we thank you for your warm and eloquent words, for your gentle urging to us to do better by the United Nations, and for the hospitality and vision which you have brought to your work. We have…

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Sep 27, 1993

New York City September 27, 1993 Thank you very much. Mr. President, let me first congratulate you on your election as President of this General Assembly. Mr. Secretary- General, distinguished delegates and guests, it is a great honor for…

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Sep 27, 1993

I am confident that as our Nation's Ambassador, he will continue to further those important values.

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