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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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Feb 6, 1998

Of course I do. But you know, I think it's also a testament about--there's been--a lot of people bandy about the word ``character'' in sometimes loose and uncertain contexts. I think, the people who stand up and say things that they…

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Feb 6, 1998

You ask do I appreciate it? No, I--[laughter]--he should have come here and jumped all over me. [Laughter] Prime Minister Blair. Do you want me to come back in now? [Laughter]

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Feb 6, 1998

I don't understand what chain of circumstances would lead to that development. I don't believe that will happen. Prime Minister Blair. Peter [Peter Riddell, London Times].

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Feb 6, 1998

Well, I am honoring the rules of the investigation. And if someone else is leaking unlawfully out of the grand jury proceeding, that is a different story. I am going to do--I have told the American people what I think is essential for them…

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Feb 6, 1998

Thank you. Now, here's what we're going to do. We're going to alternate; so I'll call on an American journalist, and the Prime Minister will call on a British journalist. Of course, you're free to ask whomever whatever you please. Helen…

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Feb 6, 1998

Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones—and with all our men and women in uniform around the world as they serve and sacrifice every day to keep Americans safe and America strong.

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Feb 6, 1998

We must prepare all our citizens to succeed in the information age.

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Feb 6, 1998

Defending America's interests is difficult, dangerous work—and our men and women in uniform bear that burden every day.

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Feb 6, 1998

I thank the many Republicans and Democrats who have expressed strong support for our stand against this menace to global security.

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Feb 6, 1998

I was saddened to learn that one of our Marine Corps F/A-18 pilots, Lieutenant Colonel Henry G. Van Winkle II, lost his life yesterday in the skies over the Persian Gulf.

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Feb 6, 1998

The alliance between the United States and the United Kingdom remains unshakable.

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Feb 5, 1998

Corporation February 5, 1998 To the Congress of the United States: As required by the provisions of section 13, Public Law 806, 80th Congress (15 U.S.C. 714k), I transmit herewith the report of the Commodity Credit Corporation for fiscal…

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Feb 5, 1998

I think the relationship of the United States and Great Britain is very important. It is changing; it is maturing. Britain is a clear leader in forging a new Europe, and a lot of interesting questions have to be worked out.

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Feb 5, 1998

Let me just say what I just said to the American press. I have already denied the legal charges, strongly, and I do so again. But there is an ongoing investigation. Under those circumstances, the right thing for me to do is to go back and…

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Feb 5, 1998

I can only say--I've said the charges aren't true. There's an investigation going on. And while that's going on, it's my duty to keep doing the job I was hired to do by the American people, and that's my position.

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Feb 5, 1998

We're going to talk about this quite a bit. I view the Prime Minister's interest in the Middle East in a very positive light. As you know, we are working--Secretary Albright has been working very hard to jumpstart these negotiations again…

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Feb 5, 1998

Well, I doubt that that would happen. We had a good talk the other day, President Yeltsin and I did. And I know that he very much hopes that a violent confrontation can be avoided. So do I. But in the end, it is up to Saddam Hussein. It is…

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Feb 5, 1998

No, no, no. No, no, I was referring to the Executive order, I believe first issued by President Ford, saying that it is against--that political killing, or assassination if you will, is against American foreign policy interests, that we…

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Feb 5, 1998

It does. But let's not discuss hypothetically what targets might be there or what we might do. I think it is important that he understand that we are very resolute on the issue of the inspection system. And it's not an American issue. You…

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Feb 5, 1998

First, let me make it clear, for 4 years we've been cooperating exhaustively. And that's a hypothetical question, as far as I know. Should it arise, I will await a recommendation from the White House Counsel about the institutional…

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Feb 5, 1998

Well, I've already said that the charges are false. But there is an ongoing investigation, and I think it's important that I go back and do the work for the American people that I was hired to do. I think that's what I have to do now.

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Feb 5, 1998

Sorry about the rain, guys. Let me just say, to start out, the reason we're kind of hanging around like this is we're about to go into the back dining room there so we can have a working lunch. And I'm looking forward to this. We're going…

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Feb 5, 1998

I unequivocally condemn the recent sectarian killings and beatings and threats.

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Feb 5, 1998

To rename the Washington National Airport located in the District of Columbia and Virginia as the 'Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport'.

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