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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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Sep 6, 2007

The investigation of $90,000 the FBI says it found in his freezer is racist.

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Aug 27, 2007

I don't think there is a fancy way to say that I have sinned.

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Aug 2, 2007

I thank Chairman Baucus, and I thank both Senators Dodd and Senator Chambliss for their vigorous explanation and advocacy of the bill which we have introduced that we are proposing to have as an amendment to the current legislation pending…

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Aug 1, 2007

I believe--and I don't imagine anybody in this Chamber would argue with this belief--that every child deserves a healthy start in life. Certainly, we try to provide that healthy start for our own children, and we give a lot of lip service…

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Jul 24, 2007

with the passage of the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, we have given the millions of students and families the key to unlock the door to a college education and the American dream. This bill represents an incredible victory for…

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Jul 19, 2007

supporting our children and early childhood education are critical to keeping America competitive. Today I am pleased to introduce the Ready to Learn Act, legislation that will help families in New York and across the country by preparing…

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Jul 19, 2007

we must develop a visa system that is not only fair but also good for America. That is why tonight, I voted against an amendment that would have raised the cap on H-1B visas without providing many of the safeguards that are necessary to…

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Jul 17, 2007

the description of the problems that are currently existing in Iraq and in the region by my friend and colleague is not only accurate but, unfortunately, an indictment of the policies of this administration. What has been described in…

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Jul 17, 2007

Last year, the FDA made emergency contraception, EC, available over the counter for women 18 years of age and older. Research shows that emergency contraception is safe and effective for preventing pregnancy. More than 70 major medical…

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Jul 13, 2007

all students, regardless of where they live, need appropriate tools to compete in today's global economy. Today, I am pleased to introduce legislation that will ensure students in rural areas are equipped with the resources they need. If…

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Jul 5, 2007

The bombing at Centennial Olympic Park this morning was an evil act of terror.

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Jun 26, 2007

for several years now I have been promoting the adoption of health information technology as a means to improve our health care system. Modernizing our system will improve quality of care and reduce costs. A RAND study found that, as a…

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Jun 21, 2007

I come to the floor on two very important issues, issues that really do go to the heart of the kind of economy and future that our Nation will have. One is the Employee Free Choice Act, which we will be voting on in the next day or two…

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Jun 18, 2007

My money's on Smash Mouth. Everybody in America wants to know how it's going to end.

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Jun 7, 2007

My family and I have determined that I will not sacrifice my honor or cave to political pressure and that we will sell every stick of furniture in our home and everything else we own or that we may possess to clear our name and to see that…

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Jun 7, 2007

All of the allegations are misleading, and all of the allegations are untrue.

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Jun 7, 2007

Did I make a mistake in judgment along the way? Yes, I did. That I deeply regret. But did I sell my office or conduct official acts for money? Absolutely not.

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Jun 7, 2007

I am absolutely innocent of the charges that have been leveled against me. And we're going to fight -- I'm going to fight my heart out to clear my name.

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Jun 6, 2007

I know there are very strongly held and honestly felt disagreements in this Chamber on the legislation before us. Many of these differences are mirrored across our country. The issue of immigration strikes deeply at our values and our…

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May 15, 2007

I think our presence there has probably minimized -- well, it's maximized death and destruction for Americans and played an enormous role in undermining our -- the readiness of our military.

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