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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 4, 1999

That question is left open. Now, he is subject to the jurisdiction of the International War Crimes Tribunal, which means that if he comes within the jurisdiction of any country that is cooperating with the United Nations, they would have…

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Jun 4, 1999

We want to see--we want to have a militarily verifiable withdrawal of the troops and an agreement about the introduction of the international force. That should come--or could come quite soon. The paper that Mr. Ahtisaari gave to the Serbs…

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Jun 4, 1999

Well, you have been reporting about the nature of the continuing campaign. I think it's important that we continue the military action against the military targets until we have some evidence that there are more than words here. For 6\1/2\…

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Jun 4, 1999

Well, I'm encouraged. I think that, first of all, President Ahtisaari of Finland and Mr. Chernomyrdin did a very good job. They got our positions very close together and then presented it to Mr. Milosevic, and they have accepted it. But…

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Jun 4, 1999

Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all.

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Jun 4, 1999

One in five children, or teenagers, with a mental disorder do not seek or receive treatment.

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Jun 4, 1999

Approximately 5 million out of the 32 million Americans aged 65 and older suffer from clinically defined depression.

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Jun 4, 1999

These deployments affect morale, retention and readiness in a positive way because they demonstrate U.S. commitment of necessary resources to maximize operational effectiveness toward achievement of the important U.S. objectives in Kosovo.

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Jun 4, 1999

Our overall objective is to return the refugees to their homes with safety and security, to provide necessary refugee relief in the interim, and to promote peace and stability in the region.

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Jun 4, 1999

Approximately four out of 100 teenagers get seriously depressed each year.

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Jun 4, 1999

Bias against people with mental illness is not unique in our time or our Nation.

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Jun 4, 1999

I hereby certify that the deployment of additional forces to Albania, Macedonia, and Kosovo as described above is necessary in the national security interests of the United States.

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Jun 4, 1999

We must start by talking honestly about the problem, and this Monday we'll take an important step in the right direction.

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Jun 4, 1999

One in five Americans suffer from mental illness at some point in their life.

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Jun 3, 1999

Relations Status for Vietnam June 3, 1999 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I hereby transmit the document referred to in subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (the ``Act''), as amended, with respect to the continuation of a…

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Jun 3, 1999

Relations Status for China June 3, 1999 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I hereby transmit the document referred to in subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the ``Act''), with respect to the continuation of a…

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Jun 3, 1999

This is not just a missed opportunity for Americans with disabilities. It's a missed opportunity for America.

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Jun 3, 1999

The Federal Government could better benefit from the contributions of persons with psychiatric disabilities if they were given the same opportunities available to people with mental retardation or severe physical disabilities.

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Jun 3, 1999

I will say this: I have never in my public life seen as much openness by so many people across party and other lines to try do something that really will make a difference to give our children a safer future.

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Jun 3, 1999

I'm very grateful that he has supported the efforts that I have tried to make to promote peace around the world.

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Jun 3, 1999

South Africa has reminded us of the preciousness of democracy and the resilience of the human spirit.

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