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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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Nov 2, 1998

I'm great. It's a beautiful day here, a little fall coolness in the air, but it's a beautiful day. Ms. Wilkes. It's a great day before getting out the vote. Myra J. Yes.

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Nov 1, 1998

Well, these reports were quite specific. So they can easily show that they're all wrong, factually. And if they are, then I will say, ``Good, we've got both parties now in favor of everybody voting.'' Listen, nothing would please me more…

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Nov 1, 1998

I just hope everybody who is listening to this will go and vote on Tuesday. It's no ordinary time and no ordinary election-- big stakes. And when it's over, if you vote, even if you don't get your choice, you'll feel a lot better than if…

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Nov 1, 1998

Oh, yes. I thought it was a magnificent message. First Family Ms. Ryan. President Clinton, you've been really great with me in granting me several interviews. And I want to ask you this, and you can say whatever you want to say. But the…

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Nov 1, 1998

I mean just generally. I haven't read the piece; maybe there is some unflattering things Toni has to say in the piece. [Laughter] Ms. Ryan. But do you understand that the African-American community just embraces you?

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Nov 1, 1998

I was very moved. Ms. Ryan. Do you understand that African-Americans just love William Jefferson Clinton? And you know, it's gotten to the point where there are even some authors that are writing about you. Have you read the piece by Toni…

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Oct 31, 1998

Minister of Israel October 31, 1998 On October 31, 1998, President Clinton and Prime Minister Netanyahu concluded a Memorandum of Agreement on the potential threat to Israel posed by the proliferation of ballistic missiles and weapons of…

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Oct 30, 1998

Working together, we can strengthen our families, support our children, and shape a brighter future for all Americans.

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Oct 29, 1998

Strategy Report October 29, 1998 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) As required by section 603 of the Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986, I am transmitting a report on the National Security Strategy of…

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Oct 29, 1998

Thank you, I will. I think I ought to say just one other thing because I'm talking to CNN. I know that I speak for a lot of people when I express my thanks to the late John Holliman for the work he did to advance our cause in space. And I…

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Oct 29, 1998

Good morning, Walter, and good morning, Miles--or good afternoon. I'm delighted to be here. Mr. Cronkite. They say, Mr. President, that there are more visitors here than at any time since the Moon launchings, the Moon flights, and that…

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Oct 27, 1998

I'd just like to say, I think I speak for everyone in this room. I guess some bad things happen to everybody in life, and a lot of us were probably feeling nonetheless that we can't imagine how we would have dealt with what you have…

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Oct 26, 1998

I imposed trade sanctions on Sudan and blocked Sudanese government assets.

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Oct 26, 1998

Such Sudanese actions pose a continuing unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

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Oct 24, 1998

I am outraged by the murder of Dr. Barnett Slepian in his home last night in Amherst, NY. The Department of Justice is working with State and local authorities to find the person or persons responsible and bring them to justice. While we…

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Oct 23, 1998

All Americans must stand together in condemning this tragic and brutal act.

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Oct 20, 1998

Chris Georges was a reporter's reporter. Whether he was writing about the budget, Medicare, or welfare, Chris' journalistic integrity, attention to detail, and focus on the human side of policy earned him the respect of both his fellow…

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Oct 19, 1998

I am deeply disturbed by reports of violence in the western part of the Republic of Georgia, where heavily armed opposition forces seized hostages and clashed with Government troops today. The United States strongly supports the…

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Oct 19, 1998

I'm going back today to work on this. As you know, I got home at 3 o'clock last night. We're working hard through it. This incident in Israel is certainly a complicating factor. I have been briefed on the progress of events this morning…

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Oct 15, 1998

East in Queenstown, Maryland October 15, 1998 I wish to welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu, Chairman Arafat, and the members of the Israeli and Palestinian delegations here. As I said earlier today at the White House, there is hard work…

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Oct 15, 1998

Let me say, I wish we could stay here another hour, but we have another panel. We don't want to deprive them of the opportunity to make their contributions and to be heard. Perhaps at the end of that, you could have a more free-flowing…

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Oct 15, 1998

I have two brief things to say. First of all, don't you feel better knowing that there are people like her in the classrooms of America? [Applause] And second, I want to thank you for what you said about school uniforms. When Secretary…

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