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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 20, 1993

I am firmly committed to the North American Free Trade Agreement.

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Jun 20, 1993

Let me just mention two or three things that should be reassuring to small businesses.

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Jun 20, 1993

I think a lot of the questions that have been raised about it in the Congress are the very questions that are being debated and dealt with in the negotiations now going on between the countries.

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Jun 20, 1993

Democratic governments have achieved peace, strengthened freedoms, and accelerated the pace of economic integration.

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Jun 19, 1993

Massachusetts June 19, 1993 Thank you very much. I must tell you, I have marched in many of these processions over the years. I don't think I ever marched in one that made me any happier than when we were coming down this line and all of…

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Jun 19, 1993

Good morning. For 5 months I've been fighting hard for a national economic strategy to build prosperity for all our people. And now America's on the move. Just this week we scored several significant victories for the American people in…

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Jun 19, 1993

He brought a tremendous pride and dignity to a game that will be forever in his debt.

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Jun 19, 1993

I'm glad all of you could be here with us tonight to celebrate the tradition of sport in American life.

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Jun 19, 1993

I thank you for lending your dignity to this occasion and for your service to this country.

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Jun 19, 1993

Muhammad Ali may be the most widely recognized athlete in the world.

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Jun 19, 1993

There will be more said about Arthur Ashe tonight at Constitution Hall.

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Jun 18, 1993

Hussein of Jordan June 18, 1993 President Clinton and King Hussein of Jordan held a productive meeting which lasted for 2 hours. The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including their shared commitment to achieving tangible…

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Jun 18, 1993

Talked a lot about the peace process. I learned about the King's position; he learned about the United States position. We talked a little about Iraq and the imperative nature of continuing to enforce those sanctions and being very tough…

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Jun 18, 1993

Well, it's not Mickey Mouse. [Laughter] [At this point, one group of reporters left the room, and another group entered.]

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Jun 18, 1993

I want you to know I walked down this park in a pair of Dexter shoes made in Maine.

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Jun 18, 1993

Make no mistake about it, Washington is finally moving to put our economic house in order.

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Jun 18, 1993

Seventy-five percent of the taxes are paid by those in the upper 6 percent of income brackets.

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