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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).
They'd be a good ticket. [Laughter] It would be a good ticket. Challenges of a Vice Presidential Campaign Mr. King. Kennedy could run with Johnson. You picked a man from a neighboring State to run with you. Do you understand the difficulty…
Oh, I've known him for many years. I like him. He's a very smart man. He's had a very interesting life, and he's got an interesting take on things. Mr. King. Do you ever think they might run together?
I think it would have been wonderful. I still think it would be great. And I'd like to see it happen in a general election. I don't think it's necessary for the voters to be for one person but think that the other person is a bad person…
Yes, probably, because I think we need to find out whether we can have elections without the kind of money that they cost today, and we can't have them without that kind of money unless people can have access, the candidates can have…
I was surprised. And I must say I find it quite interesting. I was intrigued by it. If someone had offered me that in 1992, I probably would have done it. Mr. King. Would have taken it?
Absolutely. Vice President Al Gore's Offer To Debate Mr. King. All right. Let's discuss some things political--one of your main--you know that. Do you agree with Al Gore's request to have debates? ``Forget all the advertising. Let's…
If you have a hunch about something, if you see something that's suspicious, you should report it, just to make sure that we do everything we possibly can to maximize our protection. But I wouldn't just hunker down until it was all over…
I don't have too many full Cabinet meetings, because we have 23 members of the Cabinet plus Chief of Staff. So I have a few of those a year, when we have to do a review and get all geared into one issue or another. But I have a lot of…
That's right, right off the Oval Office. Mr. King. Did they plan it that way so the President could run right in and meet with--how often do you have Cabinet meetings?
I do. And I have a lot of other meetings in here, like with individual Cabinet members. I met this week with three or four different Cabinet members and extended staff here. So we have large meetings in here. Mr. King. This room is, like…
We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation that has taken place in Venezuela.
Today I authorized a $20 million drawdown of emergency disaster assistance to support relief operations in Venezuela.
At this holiday season, the people of Venezuela are in our thoughts and prayers.
Providing this assistance is not only the right thing to do; it also promotes our interest in ensuring stability in a nation that is a key partner in the hemisphere.
I think the most important thing is for me to be a useful citizen of this country and of this world.
Every American that works hard, obeys the law, plays by the rules ought to be treated with dignity and respect.
I congratulate President Obasanjo and his government for taking the steps necessary to remove this ban.
My advice to the American people would be to go on about their business and do what they would intend to do at the holiday season but to be a little more aware of people and places where they find themselves.
The Australia Group remains a viable mechanism for limiting the spread of chemical and biological weapons-related materials and technology.
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