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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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Feb 4, 1993

Middle East February 4, 1993 In accord with my pledge to maintain continuity in the Arab-Israeli peace negotiations, I have decided to dispatch Secretary of State Christopher to the Middle East. His purpose will be to convey to all the…

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Feb 4, 1993

No, no. I think it will take 6 years before the number of young people who choose the service option as opposed to the repayment option hits its maximum number. That's what we calculated last year in the campaign and what we put out in our…

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Feb 4, 1993

For several days. The Bilderberg meeting was 3 or 4 days, I would guess. Foreign Minister Kinkel. That means that you understand a little bit German?

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Feb 4, 1993

Well, a little bit. You know, it's a children's camp. They send the kids to the camp, and the camp is built like a German village. And they give them German names, German money, a German passport, and they have to speak conversational…

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Feb 4, 1993

I can read quite a bit of the newspaper. I ran--I was in--where was I--in the English gardens in Munich. I ran in a 10K race there a couple of years ago when I was over there on a trade mission. And they wrote it up in the newspaper. And…

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Feb 4, 1993

Oh, I've been there many times. I first went in '69, and I've been going a lot since then. And my daughter, as I said, goes to this German village in Minnesota, language camp, every year now for 5 years. Foreign Minister Kinkel. And she…

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Feb 4, 1993

This sends a clearer signal than any words any of us could utter, that we have tried to give this Government back to the American people.

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Feb 4, 1993

Good evening. Thank you. I know we're not really, but it feels like it's nice to be back in New Jersey. And I'm glad to have you here in the Nation's Capital. You may or may not be able to see this, but on the way in tonight, Bill Faherty…

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Feb 4, 1993

Yes, I think anything, any effort that increases the chance of some ultimately peaceful solution is important. But I think the United States has under review now all of its options in that area. And I think at this time the position that…

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Feb 4, 1993

Now millions of our people will no longer have to choose between their jobs and their families.

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Feb 4, 1993

We have to be able to restore democracy in a way that convinces everybody that their human rights will be respected.

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Feb 4, 1993

It is my intention to develop a plan for high quality, affordable health care for all Americans.

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Feb 4, 1993

We will not add or remove countries to or from the major drug producers list until we have our own confirmation that conditions in the country so warrant.

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Feb 4, 1993

It will be modest because we don't want to be accused of ignoring the economic indicators, but it will be substantial.

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Feb 4, 1993

I want you to help me now figure out how to make those things that work the rule rather than the exception in American life.

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Feb 4, 1993

Better, but still too high: you know, at the trough of the recession, unemployment was 6.8 percent, lower than it is now.

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Feb 4, 1993

This bill will strengthen our families, and I believe it will strengthen our businesses and our economy as well.

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Feb 4, 1993

Family medical leave has always had the support of a majority of Americans, from every part of the country, from every walk of life, from both political parties.

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Feb 3, 1993

I've been working hard for the last 2 weeks to try to be worthy of the trust of the voters of this country.

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