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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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Aug 11, 1993

Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

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Aug 11, 1993

The Act includes $75 million for the Public Health and Social Service Emergency Fund of the Department of Health and Human Services for the repair and renovation of community health centers.

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Aug 11, 1993

Today I have signed into law H.R. 2667, the 'Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Relief From the Major, Widespread Flooding in the Midwest Act of 1993.'

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Aug 11, 1993

I think that we can all be heroes if we learn something from this that we carry over into the rest of our lives.

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Aug 10, 1993

Please be seated. Welcome to the White House. It is my distinct honor to introduce the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. [At this point, Chief Justice William Rehnquist administered the oath of office, and Justice Ginsburg then made…

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Aug 10, 1993

I selected him because I believe he has the ability to lead and to win any military action our Nation might ask of him.

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Aug 10, 1993

A major problem facing the Nation today is the ease with which criminals, the mentally deranged, and even children can acquire firearms.

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Aug 10, 1993

Our Nation is blessed with the finest military on the face of the Earth and the best military we have ever had.

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Aug 10, 1993

The United States will keep abreast of developments in Peru that are pertinent to the designation criteria.

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Aug 10, 1993

There is more than sufficient evidence indicating that a major part of the problem involves the present system of gun dealer licensing.

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Aug 10, 1993

The first duty of any government is to try to keep its citizens safe, but clearly too many Americans are not safe today.

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Aug 10, 1993

It's time we put aside the divisions of party and philosophy and put our best efforts to work on a crime plan that will help all the American people and go beyond the cynicism of mere speeches to clear action.

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Aug 10, 1993

Federal firearms licenses represent the first line of defense in our efforts to keep guns out of the hands of criminals.

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Aug 10, 1993

I want to take this opportunity before all of America to personally thank General Colin Powell for the magnificent service and leadership he has rendered to this country.

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Aug 10, 1993

The enhanced access to the U.S. market provided by the ATPA will encourage the production of and trade in legitimate products.

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Aug 10, 1993

I have concluded that designation is appropriate at this time.

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Aug 10, 1993

Designation is an important step for Peru in its effort to fight against narcotics production and trafficking.

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Aug 10, 1993

There is no conceivable excuse to delay this action one more day.

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Aug 10, 1993

This legislation will reform procedures by limiting death-row inmates to a single habeas corpus appeal within a 6-month time limit but also guaranteeing them a higher standard of legal representation than many have had in the past.

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Aug 10, 1993

I hereby designate Peru as a beneficiary country under the ATPA.

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Aug 10, 1993

This Administration is committed to doing more to prevent this criminal market in illegal guns from continuing to flourish.

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Aug 10, 1993

I wish to inform you of my intention to designate Peru as a beneficiary of the trade-liberalizing measures provided for in this Act.

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