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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).
Oh, I don't have an opinion about it. You know, I don't have any comment about it. My comment is, I spent my day today with people who are interested in human problems and human promise and not so interested in politics. And I don't think…
Democracy is never perfect, but because it is open and free, it is always perfectible.
We must never forget our past, but we must use it for a brighter future.
Your devotion to freedom and democracy is perhaps even more valuable than nature's gifts.
In the faces of the children, I see the future of the Americas, and I like what I see very much.
Nuclear Proliferation April 15, 1998 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) As required under section 601(a) of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-242, 22 U.S.C. 3281(a)), I am transmitting a report on the activities…
We have all kinds of personal assistance, and we're also going to try to help them with the cleanup so they can get back to normal and also hire some people around here, while they're otherwise idle, to be part of the cleanup.
I agree with Mrs. Frei that the most important thing is to first have the training.
The Presidents reaffirmed their commitment of their Governments to achieve a comprehensive free trade agreement that includes both countries.
They agreed to instruct their experts to explore the mutual benefit that could accrue to their respective nationals under a bilateral Social Security agreement.
The destruction of last night's tornadoes was swift and powerful, and the threat of another storm looms in its wake.
Now is a time to remember the victims of Pol Pot's murderous reign of terror and to underscore our determination to help the Cambodian people achieve a lasting peace based on respect for basic human rights and democratic principles.
We affirm our desire to strengthen cooperation on the environment and sustainable development.
I'd like that. And anything you want to tell me about the mission, I'd be glad to hear it. Lieutenant Colonel Searfoss. My name is Rick Searfoss. I'm the commander of the flight. It will be my third shuttle mission. Right next to me, my…
Well, you're looking good. I hope you find out a lot of things about the human neurological system to help me, because I'm moving into those years where I'm getting dizzy and I'm having all these problems--[laughter]--and I expect you to…
I'm always struck by the strength and bravery, the generosity of the American people at a time like this.
I am transmitting a report on the activities of United States Government departments and agencies relating to the prevention of nuclear proliferation.
Of course I've seen it. I'm not a handicapper. I want to be encouraging. The important thing is that the public that I saw there in December of '95 in both communities wanted peace. They wanted an honorable peace. They wanted a process by…
No one has even suggested that to me yet. I think what we should all be focused on now is getting the facts of the agreement out to the Irish publics, letting the people in the North and in the Republic vote their convictions, and then see…
That's a decision I want them to make. That's why I said I don't think it's my place, really, to deal with this one way or the other. I'm not going to weigh in on it. I'm always willing to do whatever I can to help, but I don't want to do…
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