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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 9, 1993

We believe that to the extent we can show leadership and work with others who are interested in supporting this, it will tend to undermine the ability of any specific group to derail this process.

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Sep 9, 1993

The parties will decide, as they've made all the other decisions, who will come to the ceremony.

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Sep 8, 1993

President Alija Izetbegovic of Bosnia September 8, 1993 Q. Mr. President, are you going to ask President Clinton for air strikes? President Izetbegovic. I have to thanks to Mr. President Clinton to receiving me, on behalf of me and of my…

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Sep 8, 1993

These are different issues with different constituencies, and they can be presented in a different way. I think the chances are really good.

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Sep 8, 1993

Absolutely. I don't think we have an option because I think the country can't walk away from this problem. But I think we should begin with this because this is something that will unify Americans and will unify the Congress and will prove…

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Sep 8, 1993

Let me say, first of all, I'm delighted to have the Congressional leadership here today. And we're going to begin our conversations by talking about the reinventing Government initiative. The Vice President's going to give the leadership a…

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Sep 8, 1993

Virginia September 8, 1993 Thank you very much. Mr. Vice President, Roger, Senator Robb and Congressman Moran, Congresswoman Byrne, and, most important, to all of you who have worked so hard here at this center to give the American people…

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Sep 8, 1993

The best way to serve distressed communities in urban and rural America is through a comprehensive, coordinated, and integrated approach.

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Sep 8, 1993

I think we did everything we could have, and a lot of our work is still to be done now that the agreement has been made and is public and has to be implemented.

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Sep 8, 1993

These nominations will strengthen this important foreign assistance Agency.

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Sep 8, 1993

I hereby establish the President's Community Enterprise Board to advise and assist me in coordinating across agencies.

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Sep 8, 1993

The first task of the Board is to assist in the successful implementation of the Administration's empowerment zone legislation.

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Sep 8, 1993

It's the first time in 100 years that the Israelis and the Palestinians have agreed on something fundamental and important.

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Sep 8, 1993

We will be able to assist distressed communities and American families all across urban and rural America in obtaining economic self-sufficiency.

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Sep 8, 1993

I call upon the people of the United States, government officials, educators, and volunteers to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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Sep 8, 1993

We will be unable to implement any of our other education objectives until we are successful at achieving Goal 6.

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Sep 8, 1993

There's a real slogan now going around, and I think a lot of slogans aren't any good, but this one is appropriate for our time.

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Sep 8, 1993

This interagency effort shall coordinate Federal assistance and support within each empowerment zone and enterprise community.

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Sep 8, 1993

Let me say finally that we have a lot of work still to be done, but this administration is committed to changing America.

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Sep 8, 1993

Judge Chabot's service on the Tax Court for the past 15 years has been commendable.

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Sep 7, 1993

Investment Treaty September 7, 1993 To the Senate of the United States: With a view of receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, I transmit herewith the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Kyrgyz…

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