Yes, Africa still needs the world, but more that ever it is equally true that the world needs Africa.
Bill Clinton
The Public Record
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).
I am deeply honored to be the first American President ever to visit South Africa.
Africa is what I expected it to be, but it's even more interesting, more fascinating than I thought it would be.
I hope one of the main purposes of this trip for me was to enable the American people to see the new South Africa and a new Africa.
I think it's quite fitting that they have produced this great piece of equipment that we'll be able to use to take even more of the mines out of the land.
I think basically this trip will end a lot of the stereotypes that people have.
What I want Americans to do is to imagine what we can do with Africa in the future as partners.
I was deeply saddened to hear that Congressman Steve Schiff has died after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.
The comment about how we all came out of Africa is simply an anthropological fact.
My boy, Bill. Oh, he's beautiful. Look at all this hair. I was completely bald until I was 2. Your fourth child? Thank you for doing this. Why did you name this child after me? Ms. Namugosa. I was expecting two things this month, the baby…
We all leave Entebbe determined to put our partnership into practice, to make our dreams and ideals real.
I'm profoundly sad and disturbed about the terrible incident in Jonesboro yesterday.
We pledge to deepen these ties through a lasting partnership rooted in common values and recognition of our interdependence.
The extradition of five Mexican nationals sought on drug-related charges constitutes a major advance in cooperation.
We pledge to uphold humanitarian principles, including the right of civilians to assistance in situations of conflict, and the protection of refugees and noncombatants.
Human rights are not bestowed on the basis of wealth or race, of gender or ethnicity, of culture or region.
We cannot change the past, but we can and must do everything in our power to help you build a future without fear and full of hope.
We call upon the international community to redouble its efforts to work with the Government of Rwanda to achieve these goals.
We affirm that social, economic and political inclusion is the foundation for lasting peace and stability.
Mexican President Zedillo has demonstrated a firm determination to confront drug trafficking and organized crime.





