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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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May 31, 1993

It will save $100 billion for American businesses and individuals this year if we can keep those interest rates down.

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May 30, 1993

This Administration has placed a high priority on promoting troop withdrawals from the Baltic states.

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May 30, 1993

Just as war is freedom's cost, disagreement is freedom's privilege, and we honor it here today.

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May 30, 1993

I hereby certify that substantial withdrawal has occurred of the armed forces of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.

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May 30, 1993

In honoring those who died in the defense of our country, we must never neglect to honor as well our living American veterans.

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May 30, 1993

We vow, with the new Korean War Memorial project finally underway, that no future conflict, if conflict there must be, must ever be regarded as a forgotten war.

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May 30, 1993

Now, Therefore, I, William J. Clinton, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate May 30, 1993, through June 7, 1993, as a Time for the National Observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of World War II.

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May 30, 1993

Let us resolve to take from this haunting and beautiful memorial a renewed sense of our national unity and purpose.

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May 30, 1993

We have continually urged Russia to carry out that commitment as soon as possible.

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May 30, 1993

I have ordered that by Veterans Day we will have declassified all United States Government records related to POW's and MIA's from the Vietnam war.

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May 30, 1993

The United States believes that withdrawals should continue unconditionally.

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May 30, 1993

It is with that flag and that trust in mind that we resolve this May morning to keep America free, strong, and proud.

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May 30, 1993

Despite the lack of agreed timetables with Latvia and Estonia, there have been substantial withdrawals in all three Baltic Republics.

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May 30, 1993

Let us do what is necessary to regain control over our destiny as a people here at home.

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May 30, 1993

We resolve, as well, always to keep America's Armed Forces the finest in the world.

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May 29, 1993

I don't know about the weight. I feel the responsibility. I have made a deliberate decision to move rapidly to do things which I think need to be done which have been neglected, and to push the agenda forward, especially on the budget. And…

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May 28, 1993

Nation Trade Status for China May 28, 1993 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 2432(d)(1) (``the Act''), I hereby submit the attached report concerning…

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May 28, 1993

I don't know what their--I feel very good about our policy. I think it's a good policy. I don't want to isolate China. I want to do what's good for--just the Chinese people. But I think standing up for American values and values in China…

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May 28, 1993

At stake is whether Washington will stop doing business as usual and put our own house in order.

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May 28, 1993

I am proud of the work you do, honored to serve as your Commander in Chief, confident that all Americans join me in saluting your achievement.

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