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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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Oct 9, 1999

I have signed into law S. 1606, which extends the provisions of chapter 12 of the Bankruptcy Code until July 1, 2000. Chapter 12 of the Bankruptcy Code was enacted in 1986 to provide bankruptcy relief to our Nation's family farmers…

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Oct 8, 1999

Reserves October 8, 1999 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with section 201(3) of the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 (10 U.S.C. 7422)(c)(2), I am informing you of my decision to extend the period of…

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Oct 8, 1999

Peace Process October 8, 1999 Earlier today, in a discussion of the Irish peace process, I used a metaphor that was inappropriate. I want to express my regret for any offense my remark caused.

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Oct 8, 1999

I am very disturbed by this limitation on my Administration's ability to address this critical issue.

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Oct 8, 1999

Even though this community has serious challenges, we now have the lowest Hispanic unemployment rate in history.

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Oct 8, 1999

I am also concerned about language that precludes enforcement action, and my Administration will work with the Congress to address this problem.

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Oct 8, 1999

It was the largest expansion of children's health coverage since the enactment of Medicaid.

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Oct 8, 1999

These reductions may increase air travel delays and ill-position the FAA to meet the growing challenges of the future.

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Oct 8, 1999

That may be the single greatest threat to our children's future.

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Oct 8, 1999

However, our transportation investment must be strategic and applied to critical needs, and excessive earmarking can undermine this goal.

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Oct 8, 1999

I have signed into law H.R. 2084, the 'Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000.'

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Oct 8, 1999

It would say to every country in the world, 'Well, the United States isn't going to test, but we're giving all of you a green light to test, develop, and deploy nuclear weapons.'

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Oct 8, 1999

People who are worried about America should take a look at those young people.

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Oct 8, 1999

The record level of infrastructure investment provided by this measure, which I requested, will enhance use and efficiency.

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Oct 8, 1999

I am concerned about the funding level provided in the bill for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations and capital programs.

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Oct 8, 1999

In a global economy, in a global society, our diversity can be a godsend if we make the most of it.

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Oct 8, 1999

The treaty will strengthen our ability to determine whether other countries are engaged in suspicious activity.

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Oct 7, 1999

Sure, if they listen to the American people. That's what happened today. I mean, 70 percent of our citizens want it; 70 percent of Republicans want it. And there's a way to do it. If they just look at their own estimates--not mine, the…

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Oct 7, 1999

Well, it wouldn't be as effective as the proposal we've made because it would be more difficult to get the benefit of discounts. And therefore, over a few years it would be harder to keep the premiums down. But as I said, I would like to…

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Oct 7, 1999

No. No, you know, they said that over and over and over again. American drug companies charge American citizens far more money for the same pharmaceuticals than they charge Europeans, Canadians, Mexicans, anyone else. Mr. Roberts. Does…

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