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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 21, 1993

It's hard to say. That's in the Senate bill. But I'm not sure how it will come out in the end. I think one thing you can look forward to is a so-called venture capital gains on new business capital gains tax, where people who put their…

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Jun 21, 1993

No. There aren't any exemptions. I think what you're going to find is that people who make a lot of money for just a couple of years may wind up doing something that many of them already do, by the way, which is structuring their contracts…

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Jun 21, 1993

I think it can. I think what you will see is, when the bill passes the Senate, if we can pass it in the next few days, then there will be a conference of the Senators and the House Members. And they will try to take the best parts of both…

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Jun 21, 1993

Yes. Economic Program Mr. McCarthy. Mr. President, are you going to get your tax bill and your budget bill through the Senate? Carl Levin is on this program a little bit later. We've already taped that segment. He says, ``Yes, it will be…

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Jun 21, 1993

Can you hear me now? I can hear you. Can you hear me? Mr. McCarthy. Mr. President, I can now. How are you? We haven't talked since very late in the campaign. You were in an automobile someplace, and you were running out of voice. But you…

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Jun 21, 1993

Thank you, and again, I want to thank your callers for the thoughts they expressed. And I want to encourage them to continue to be active and to question and criticize me when they think I'm wrong but also to support me. I really…

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Jun 21, 1993

Good morning, Michael. It's nice to hear your voice again. And I enjoyed listening to your callers call in. Economic Program Mr. Jackson. Oh, I'm so glad you heard them, sir. I know the budget is the burning issue of the moment. You may…

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Jun 21, 1993

The American people really appreciate the dignity with which she served as First Lady.

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Jun 21, 1993

I want to move beyond the politics of both parties in Washington, beyond the politics of abandonment, of the politics of entitlement.

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Jun 21, 1993

As mayors, more than any other public officials in this country, you have been on the front lines of public service.

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Jun 21, 1993

Battled his way to the top rung of international tennis, and he did it with an inner strength and outward dignity that marked his game every bit as much as that dazzling crosscourt backhand.

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Jun 21, 1993

The Nation is deeply saddened today by the loss of former First Lady Pat Nixon.

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Jun 21, 1993

I know. I understand one of the things you're doing is chasing down the EURECA satellite that was put up by the shuttle last July.

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Jun 21, 1993

I think we're coming toward agreement on it, and I'm hopeful.

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Jun 21, 1993

Washington can't solve problems from the top down, but we have to help you.

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Jun 21, 1993

I want to put 100,000 more police officers on our streets and promote community policing programs.

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Jun 21, 1993

I think the American people in the military are certainly ready for a resolution.

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Jun 21, 1993

I'm fighting to expand the women, infants, and children's nutrition program so that every expectant mother who needs help can get it.

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Jun 21, 1993

During her first Thanksgiving as First Lady she invited 225 senior citizens from area nursing homes to the White House for a special meal.

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Jun 21, 1993

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

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Jun 21, 1993

The Committee's reduction would undermine U.S. efforts to increase the burdensharing contributions of our NATO allies.

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Jun 21, 1993

You may be on this mission creating thousands of scientists for the future just by the power of your example and by this direct communication.

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