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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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Sep 10, 1998

I announced my intention to nominate Craig Gordon Dunkerley for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Special Envoy for Conventional Forces in Europe.

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Sep 10, 1998

We owe to those who have given their lives in the service of America and its ideal to continue that struggle most of all.

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Sep 10, 1998

Today we are gathered in a truly sacred and historic place to honor and to celebrate the lives of 12 Americans who perished in service to our Nation.

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Sep 10, 1998

I personally hope I'll live to see George Mitchell get a Nobel Prize for what he did for the people of Ireland.

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Sep 10, 1998

Transcript of a press briefing by Mr. David Kendall and Mr. Charles Ruff on the Independent Counsel's report to Congress

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Sep 10, 1998

Ambassador Holbrooke has made remarkable contributions to our Nation's security in this administration and in previous administrations.

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Sep 10, 1998

I declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and high winds on September 7.

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Sep 10, 1998

Announcement of nomination for U.S. District Judge for the District of South Carolina

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Sep 10, 1998

It will be a gift not only to the Irish and not only to those of us who are Irish-Americans; it will be a gift for the whole world, a gift the world sorely needs.

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Sep 10, 1998

These Americans, generous, adventurous, brave souls, said, 'Send me. Send me in service. Send me to build a better tomorrow.'

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Sep 10, 1998

All of us must stand together with our friends from Kenya and Tanzania and other peace-loving nations—yes, in grief, but also in common commitment to carry on the cause of peace and freedom.

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Sep 10, 1998

I directed $20 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to provide relief to refugees and displaced persons at risk due to the crisis in Kosovo.

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Sep 10, 1998

I announced my intention to nominate Richard Danzig to be Secretary of the Navy.

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Sep 10, 1998

I announced my intent to nominate Richard Holbrooke as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations because of my confidence that he will make an outstanding U.N. Ambassador.

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Sep 10, 1998

If after 30 years of the Troubles, and roughly 800 as nearly as I can figure going back and forth and fighting, the Irish can be reconciled to themselves, and Ireland can come home to itself, then the United States can look every other…

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Sep 9, 1998

I applaud the decisive and unanimous vote by the United Nations Security Council to suspend the review of sanctions against Iraq until Baghdad resumes full cooperation with the international weapons inspectors. Far from hastening the day…

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Sep 9, 1998

It is a time for an extra sense of responsibility to deal with the big challenges.

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Sep 9, 1998

I'm proud to be here because what we've done in the last 6 years made America work again.

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