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).
Dec 22, 2000
Today, we have the highest homeownership in our Nation's history with record levels of minority homeownership.
Dec 22, 2000
It is the policy of the executive branch of the Government of the United States of America to help answer the questions that the people of Puerto Rico have asked for years regarding the options for the islands’ future status and the…
Dec 22, 2000
I have made it the policy of the executive branch to work with the leaders of the Commonwealth and the Congress to enable Puerto Ricans to choose their future status.
Dec 22, 2000
We're in the midst of the longest economic expansion in our Nation's history.
Dec 22, 2000
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Dec 21, 2000
By building on these shared values, we can create a future where all God's children live together in peace and understanding.
Dec 21, 2000
But amidst all these traditions, we remember that the true message of Christmas is in the Child whose birth we celebrate.
Dec 21, 2000
This year, Christmas is celebrated during the same week as Jews celebrate Hanukkah and Muslims celebrate the Eid Al-Fitr.
Dec 21, 2000
One of the best ways we can shape the future is to preserve what we value of our past.
Dec 21, 2000
We extend best wishes to all for a wonderful celebration and for peace and happiness in the years to come.
Dec 20, 2000
I strongly support the $190 million provided in the legislation for the Charter Schools program.
Dec 20, 2000
I am pleased that the bill provides an increase in funding to $286 million for the Reading Excellence Initiative.
Dec 20, 2000
I am also pleased that the bill includes a provision to compensate beneficiaries of Federal programs who experienced a shortfall in their benefit payments.
Dec 20, 2000
This is a truly historic day, and we did it together, and I am very grateful.
Dec 20, 2000
I am pleased that the bill provides $8.8 billion to support a $3,750 maximum award.
Dec 20, 2000
I am very pleased that the legislation creates a new $1.2 billion school renovation grant program, targeted to high-need districts.
Dec 20, 2000
This clearly is the biggest and best education budget in our Nation's history.
Dec 20, 2000
By taking them to heart at this blessed season, we can build a future where we respect one another's differences, embrace our shared values, and where all God's children live together in peace.
Dec 20, 2000
This budget also makes good on our commitment to help every community share in our Nation's prosperity.
Dec 20, 2000
I commend the Congress for including $70 million for my English Language/Civics Initiative, nearly triple last year's funding.
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