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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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Jan 2, 1998

I have done my best to give the American people a Government for the 21st century.

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Jan 2, 1998

I will ask Congress next month to continue its longtime bipartisan support for the Peace Corps.

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Jan 2, 1998

We've made much progress on our mission of preparing America for the 21st century and making our country work for all our people.

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Jan 2, 1998

Today I want to talk about how we can strengthen one of the finest examples of citizen service, the Peace Corps.

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Jan 2, 1998

Both unemployment and crime are at their lowest level in 24 years.

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Jan 1, 1998

The following list includes the President's public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this issue.

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Dec 30, 1997

We are in the same position we were as when the President addressed this issue early this month.

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Dec 30, 1997

I am submitting an updated report to the Congress concerning the emigration laws and policies.

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Dec 30, 1997

The legitimate commercial activities and interests of chemical, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical firms in the United States are not being significantly harmed by the limitations of the Convention on access to, and production of, those…

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Dec 30, 1997

I determined and reported to the Congress that Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine were in 'full compliance' with the freedom of emigration criteria.

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Dec 30, 1997

I determined and reported to the Congress that Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan were in 'full compliance' with the freedom of emigration criteria.

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Dec 30, 1997

State of the Union is sort of where he lays out what he plans to get done that year.

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Dec 30, 1997

He's concentrating on having a good time, relaxing, and being with his friends.

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Dec 29, 1997

While the Department of Justice is still reviewing whether to appeal Judge Lamberth's ruling, I am quite confident that Mr. Magaziner acted appropriately. Any suggestion to the contrary is unfair and unsupported by the facts and the…

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Dec 29, 1997

We have asked the Counsel's office to advise us concerning the ethical and legal requirements that would govern any future efforts to address both the substantial legal fees already accumulated and those that will be generated by the need…

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Dec 29, 1997

We also want to thank Michael Cardozo, the executive director of the Trust, the cochairs, Father Theodore Hesburgh and Nicholas Katzenbach, and the other trustees.

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Dec 29, 1997

Hillary and I want to thank the thousands of people who contributed so generously to the Presidential Legal Expense Trust.

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Dec 28, 1997

Desecration of a religious symbol motivated by prejudice and hatred hurts us all.

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Dec 28, 1997

The desecration of that symbol is the embodiment of intolerance that strikes at the heart of what it means to be an American.

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Dec 28, 1997

I strongly condemn the vandalism of the Islamic star and crescent displayed on the Ellipse in front of the White House.

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Dec 26, 1997

We made Medicare protection more affordable for low-income Americans.

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