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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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Jun 22, 1993

I think I should wait until I get the report from the Pentagon. I have not received the report. I talked to Secretary Aspin very briefly just a couple of days ago and asked him to proceed with this and let me know as soon as possible. I…

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Jun 22, 1993

Thank you. Let's hear from the last astronaut there. Astronaut Nancy Sherlock. I just wanted to add my thanks for your support. We all feel that the space program has done a tremendous amount for this country, both in promoting inside the…

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Jun 22, 1993

Thank you. Let me just say one last thing about something that's very important to me. I understand that later in the mission Janice and Brian are going to be talking with schoolchildren around the world. And you may know that my daughter…

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Jun 22, 1993

We're looking forward to that, too. I also understand that David and Jeff will be outside the shuttle practicing for the repair of the Hubbell telescope and for the future assembly of the space station. And I thought that maybe one of them…

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Jun 22, 1993

Well, we can hear you, and we are looking at you. And you all look wonderful. Commander Grabe. Well, you're loud and clear now, Mr. President. That's much better.

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Jun 22, 1993

I think that's a good idea, Mayor Crabb. I think the goal can be achieved, but it's important that we achieve it in a way that you feel is maximizing your ability to do a good job and that we do it in a way that achieves the ultimate…

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Jun 22, 1993

I can't believe you were never called ferocious. [Mayor Abramson asked the President to explain his defense conversion plan.]

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Jun 22, 1993

I hope this Presidential scholarship brings to all of you on this stage those kinds of memories 25 years from now.

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Jun 22, 1993

It becomes increasingly difficult with a difficulty of circumstances, but more important with every passing day.

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Jun 22, 1993

I hereby delegate to you the authority to transmit to the Congress the annual report describing the activities of the Federal Government as required by subtitle H, title V of the Energy Security Act.

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Jun 22, 1993

We're all here because of the people who helped us along the way.

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Jun 22, 1993

It is essential that DARHT be fully funded and completed on schedule.

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Jun 22, 1993

We are continuing to move forward with the process of filling all of the positions in the Federal Government.

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Jun 22, 1993

No matter how heroic individuals are, they still need help to make it, and support.

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Jun 22, 1993

This administration is working hard to open the doors of college education to all young people.

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Jun 22, 1993

We ought to also acknowledge that there is a great deal that is right with it.

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Jun 22, 1993

Since my office is just over there, when they come out here to play for you, they also keep me in a far better frame of mind as I work through the day.

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Jun 22, 1993

I continue to be pleased with the excellence of our appointees, the work that is being done across the Government, and the diversity of the administration we are putting together.

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Jun 21, 1993

Commission June 21, 1993 Today the U.S.-Mexico Binational Commission is holding its 10th meeting at the State Department. I want to extend a very warm welcome to the members of the Cabinet of President Salinas and to say a few words about…

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Jun 21, 1993

We will, but I believe that the announcement of that should involve the drug czar, Mr. Brown, and others. And we will have something to say about that in the future. Thank you.

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Jun 21, 1993

I try to win the things that I support. When we can bring it up, we'll bring it up and try to win it. And I have been discussing this quite a bit, actually, in personal conversations with various Members of the House and Senate and getting…

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Jun 21, 1993

I placed a call today, but there was nobody home. I don't think I should say anything until after the call takes place. NAFTA

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Jun 21, 1993

No. Because I think the issue has been, in effect, fully aired and debated before it comes up for ratification. And I think a lot of the questions that have been raised about it in the Congress are the very questions that are being debated…

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Jun 21, 1993

No. I think that everything takes a little longer around here than I think it should. But I think we are getting somewhere, and I think that you will see these negotiations produce successful agreements. And I think we will go forward with…

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Jun 21, 1993

But I'm straight. I expect it to be a never-ending struggle, but I hope it's one I can prevail in. Mr. Levey. Mr. President, we thank you so much for joining us on Newstalk 630 WMAL.

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