The Convention provides a significant and valuable international tool to promote sound risk-based decisionmaking in the trade of certain hazardous chemicals.
Bill Clinton
The Public Record
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).
I just want to say a few words as the only politician you'll hear from this year who is not running for anything.
We have the longest economic expansion in history and the lowest unemployment rate in 30 years.
Every one of us has a role to play in building the future of our dreams for our children.
We should look at every place in America where there is too much poverty and too much unemployment.
The United States plays an important international leadership role in the safe management of hazardous chemicals and pesticides.
I hope that in my lifetime we will see a Hispanic-American Governor of Texas, President of the United States, on the Supreme Court.
I think any indication that there is movement and that they're trying to get together is hopeful.
I implore you, don't let America turn away from what works when we've finally got a chance to redeem the whole promise of our Nation.
We said then, we wanted to put the American people first, not Washington politics.
Americans who are battling illnesses shouldn't have to battle insurance companies for the coverage they need.
There is nothing to prevent us from saying, 'Okay, what's out there that's a big problem or a big opportunity? And let's go deal with it.'
I wanted the American people to give me a chance to put the people of this country first again over the politics of Washington.
Every place in America that has not fully participated in this recovery should have dramatic incentives for people to invest there.
I believe that the young women here may very likely give birth to children who will have a life expectancy of 100 years.
I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, the Rotterdam Convention.





