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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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May 5, 1998

I want to reaffirm our determination to see the United Nations resolutions complied with and the inspection regime continue until it finishes its work.

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May 5, 1998

By further strengthening the ability of law enforcement to target those who produce and push methamphetamines, we take this deadly drug and the accompanying crime off our streets and protect our children.

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May 5, 1998

The proposed agreement with Ukraine has been negotiated in accordance with the Atomic energy Act of 1954, as amended by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 and as otherwise amended.

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May 5, 1998

I think that Italy can justifiably say, 'We should be a part of more and more of these decisionmaking bodies because we're making a bigger contribution.'

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May 5, 1998

These new funds will bolster joint Federal, State and local law enforcement efforts now underway as part of this Administration's comprehensive National Methamphetamine Strategy.

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May 4, 1998

No. No. I think that early on in this process I was somewhat bewildered by it, and it was distracting. And finally, I decided what I owed the American people was not to be distracted, and so I'm doing pretty well now, and I intend to keep…

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May 4, 1998

Oh, I don't think so, because, for one thing, I've done my best to demonstrate to the American people that I'm letting all this business from Mr. Starr be handled by my lawyers and others speaking on my behalf, that when I have to answer…

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May 4, 1998

Could be. Mr. Hunt. Could be that high? Now, you have said that you're going to veto--that Social Security comes first with any budget surplus--if they try and enact a big tax cut before they do that, that you would veto it. But there's…

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May 4, 1998

Well, we hope we do. We think we will. Mr. Hunt. But with April receipts coming in, I gather, much stronger than anybody anticipated, I've now heard some people suggest you could have a budget surplus of as much as $50 billion this year…

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May 4, 1998

Well, my instinct is to treat this as I would another--any other state visit, just to go and come. But I have been to Japan a couple of times, and I expect to go back again before I leave office. But I think what we need to do is to deal…

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May 4, 1998

Well, I hope to see Prime Minister Hashimoto for an extended period in Birmingham, in England, at the G-8 meeting before I go to China. I would not like to wait that long. I'd like to have the chance to really sit down and visit with him…

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May 4, 1998

Well, let me say, this last stimulus package, if it's real--that is, if it's real money and it's implemented rapidly and vigorously, I think it will be a plus---- Mr. Hunt. You think it's sufficient----

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May 4, 1998

My Administration has worked hard to keep that spirit strong by implementing policies and programs designed to help small businesses develop and expand.

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May 4, 1998

It is their spirit and their valiant contribution to the cause of freedom that we celebrate today.

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May 4, 1998

It targets vocational and adult education funds to educational agencies and institutions with the greatest need and to activities that promote program quality.

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May 4, 1998

I urge Congress to continue to work in a bipartisan manner and finish the job of reforming our job training system by early this summer.

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May 4, 1998

The reverence for freedom that we share has been the firm foundation of our relationship in the past and will continue to strengthen us as we look forward to the promise of the future.

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May 4, 1998

I proposed my 'GI bill' for America's workers to reform our employment and training system for the 21st-century economy.

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May 4, 1998

I am recommending that the Congress not consider designation at this time.

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May 4, 1998

Education is certainly the most important investment we can make in people.

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May 4, 1998

I am very pleased that the Senate passed—with overwhelming bipartisan support—legislation that incorporates the principles articulated in my original proposal.

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May 4, 1998

I want my Administration to be on the leading edge in working as a partner with the small business community.

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May 4, 1998

This annual commemoration of the Mexican Army's triumph at the Battle of Puebla gives us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the richness of Mexico's cultural contributions to U.S. society.

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