We can all be proud of the progress we've made so far, but when 40 percent of our Nation's surveyed waterways are still too polluted for swimming or fishing, we know we have to do more.
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).
To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 to release and protect the release of tobacco production and marketing information
Sure. Future of the National Economy Ms. Gharib. Mr. President, your term is drawing to a close, and you have presided over one of the most fruitful economic times in this century, but let's fast-forward to the next generation, Chelsea's…
I want to express my concern for the people of Salt Lake City, who are suffering the effects of a devastating tornado that tore through their city this afternoon. I was particularly saddened to learn that the tornado left at least one…
The ancient Greeks used to bestow various honors upon citizens who performed outstanding service, everything from laurel crowns, the equivalent of our Medal of Freedom, to a lifetime of free dinners at state expense. [Laughter] I have not…
They also have the potential to reduce our Nation's dependence on foreign oil, improve air quality, water quality, and flood control.
Together, we can make America the safest big nation in the world; we can put an end to the culture of violence and build in its place a culture of values we'll all be proud to pass along to our children.
I hereby direct as follows: The Secretaries of Agriculture and Energy, in consultation with other appropriate agencies, shall, within 120 days of this memorandum, prepare a report outlining and assessing options for modifying existing…
The agencies shall work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that actions recommended reflect a careful review of the environmental benefits, concerns, and net environmental consequences created by expanded use of…
I just want to make one very brief point here, because the last two presentations illustrate something that we really believe and that basically is the whole reason for the existence of the Small Business Administration, which is that…
Well, hello, everyone. I have a few remarks, but I want to be brief so we can get on to the business at hand. But first, I'd like to thank James Powell for making us feel welcome in his place of business, and his family and his co-workers…
His passionate fight against poverty, violence, and despair have earned her many awards and countless tributes from all around the world.
Our Nation's Founders believed, as do we, that freedom is a gift of God, not only to be defended but to be used to improve the human condition.
I thank these people for the lives they have lived and the light they have shined.
Yet we know that there are still people in places that have not been touched by this recovery.
It calls on all of us not only to give our thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families but to intensify our resolve to make America a safer place.
The Federal Government has a special responsibility to consider their issues.
One of the proudest moments of my life was the day in 1993 when Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat shook hands on the South Lawn of the White House.





