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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).
I don't think it's accurate to say we're acting first. I think they have acted first. They have massed their troops. They have continued to take aggressive action. They have already leveled one village in the recent past and killed a lot…
Disarming criminals has been and must continue to be a top crime-fighting priority.
More than 14,000 people were murdered with guns in the United States in 1997.
In certain communities, violent crime rates have gone down even more dramatically.
Well, your Excellency, without my headphones, I have no idea what you just said. [Laughter] But it sounded very much like words of praise. I want you to know that they mean more to me than I could possibly express. [Laughter] [The ``Prime…
Your Excellency, welcome to the United States. [Laughter] The podium is yours. [Laughter] [The ``Prime Minister'' spoke briefly in a ``foreign language.'']
We have wonderful people in this country who believe as we do, who have the same dreams for America.
Adalberto Jose Jordan, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, vice Lenore Carrero Nesbitt, retired.
Tell them we're going to stick up for the environment, everything from global warming to the livability agenda.
Raymond C. Fisher, of California, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, vice David R. Thompson, retired.
The idea of community—not some sappy, purely altruistic idea, but that we ourselves cannot have the lives we want unless we give our brothers and sisters... the same opportunity.
The Agreement endorsed by the people last May must be implemented in all its aspects and the remaining difficulties must be resolved.
As Israel takes risks for peace, the United States will do everything in its power to minimize those risks and advance that cause.
A year ago, people said it was hopeless, that the sides were too far apart.
The solemn commitment that the future will be shaped by exclusively democratic and peaceful means, provides the framework within which the new institutions can work and enjoy the confidence of all sides.
I transmit herewith the 15th Annual Report of the National Endowment for Democracy, which covers fiscal year 1998.
It has rightly been acknowledged as an example to the rest of the world of how dialogue can bring an end to conflict.
I am determined to do all that is necessary to protect our sensitive national security information and to prevent its diversion to foreign countries.
We are honored by the Shalom Chaver Award and the Peace Garden and the power of your example.
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