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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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Mar 9, 1998

I transmit herewith the 1996 Annual Report on Alaska's Mineral Resources.

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Mar 9, 1998

Freedom to do two things: freedom to pursue happiness and freedom to get together to form a more perfect Union.

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Mar 9, 1998

We have to be the party of economic empowerment in devastated areas and higher standards in education for all.

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Mar 9, 1998

I believe that our country's greatest causes go beyond party and that we ought to be able to find common ground.

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Mar 8, 1998

March 8, 1998 I am saddened to learn about Jim McDougal's death today. I have good memories of the years we worked together in Arkansas, and I extend my condolences to his family.

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Mar 8, 1998

I also have received assurances with respect to the emigration practices of Vietnam required by section 402(c)(2)(B) of the Act.

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Mar 8, 1998

This message constitutes the report to the Congress required by section 402(c)(2).

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Mar 8, 1998

I determine that a waiver by Executive order of the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the Act with respect to Vietnam will substantially promote the objectives of section 402.

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Mar 8, 1998

I have determined that a waiver of the application of subsections 402(a) and (b) with respect to Vietnam will substantially promote the objectives of section 402.

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Mar 8, 1998

I shall issue an Executive order waiving the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the Act with respect to Vietnam.

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Mar 8, 1998

It is in the national interest for the Export-Import Bank of the United States to guarantee, insure, extend credit, and participate in the extension of credit in connection with the purchase or lease of any product or service by, for use…

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Mar 7, 1998

I have good memories of the years we worked together in Arkansas.

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Mar 6, 1998

Will this Congress be remembered for putting politics aside and protecting our children from tobacco or for letting the public health opportunity of a lifetime pass us by?

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Mar 6, 1998

3,000 children start to smoke every day illegally, and 1,000 of them will die sooner because of it.

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Mar 6, 1998

Smoking kills more people every day than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, murders, suicides, drugs, and fires combined.

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Mar 6, 1998

On every one of those days, 1,000 adults will die from smoking.

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Mar 6, 1998

Now, we learned last month that if we do this, we'll cut teen smoking by almost half over the next 5 years.

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Mar 6, 1998

On every one of those days, 3,000 children will light their first cigarettes.

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Mar 5, 1998

International Monetary Fund March 5, 1998 I want to congratulate members of both parties in the House Banking Committee who have voted to give the International Monetary Fund the resources it needs to deal with the risks to financial…

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Mar 5, 1998

For one thing, I haven't read the article. For another thing, I don't know whether the article is accurate or not. Finally, whether it is or not, it is against the law. The judge has ordered us neither to release such materials or to…

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Mar 5, 1998

Well, I believe I have given all the answers that matter. And I don't have anything else to say at this time. I'm just going to go back and do my job.

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