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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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Jun 25, 1999

We already have the plan to make it happen if Congress keeps its word.

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Jun 25, 1999

I think a promise made in an election year should be kept in the years when there are no elections.

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Jun 25, 1999

Reducing class size is one of the most important investments we can make in our children's future.

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Jun 24, 1999

With Respect to the Lapse of the Export Administration Act of 1979 June 24, 1999 To the Congress of the United States: As required by section 204 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1703(c)) and section 401(c) of…

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Jun 24, 1999

Evelyn Simonowitz Lieberman, of New York, to be Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy (new position).

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Jun 24, 1999

William J. Ranier, of New Mexico, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for the term expiring April 13, 2004, vice Brooksley Elizabeth Born, resigned.

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Jun 24, 1999

Irasema Garza, of Maryland, to be Director of the Women's Bureau, Department of Labor, vice Karen Beth Nussbaum, resigned.

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Jun 24, 1999

We believed we could grow the economy and improve the environment.

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Jun 24, 1999

I am pleased that the measure builds on the proposals in my budget request to provide those leaving foster care with access to health care and to expand and improve educational opportunities, training, housing assistance, counseling, and…

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Jun 24, 1999

We want to shine a spotlight on the pockets of poverty that remain in America.

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Jun 24, 1999

Approved June 25 H.R. 435 / Public Law 106-36 Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1999

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Jun 24, 1999

I hereby report to the Congress that I have exercised my statutory authority to further amend Executive Order 12938 in order to more effectively respond to the worldwide threat of weapons of mass destruction proliferation activities.

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Jun 24, 1999

Paul W. Fiddick, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, vice Wardell Clinton Townsend, Jr., resigned.

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Jun 24, 1999

T. Michael Kerr, of the District of Columbia, to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor, vice Maria Echaveste, resigned.

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Jun 24, 1999

I asked the American people instead to embrace a new way, something I called a New Covenant between America and its Government.

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Jun 24, 1999

I think that those of us who work here now will be judged, however, primarily by whether we choose to seize this opportunity to ensure your future.

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Jun 24, 1999

This is not only a good thing to do ethically; it is also good economics.

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Jun 24, 1999

The new Executive order, which implements the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act of 1998, strengthens Executive Order 12938 by amending section 3 to authorize the United States to implement important provisions of the…

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Jun 24, 1999

I believe we should dramatically change it to hold schools and school districts and States more accountable for results.

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Jun 24, 1999

Today we reaffirm our commitment to making the world safer and more secure.

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Jun 24, 1999

This bill is an important step forward to help them in their struggle to become successful, independent adults.

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Jun 24, 1999

William J. Ranier, of New Mexico, to be Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, vice Brooksley Elizabeth Born, resigned.

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