Dec 22, 1997
I know that no verdict in a court of law can ease the loss of a loved one.
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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Dec 22, 1997
This joyous holiday also reminds us of our precious right to religious freedom.
Dec 21, 1997
I am persuaded... the real differences are between those who embrace peace and those who would destroy it.
Dec 21, 1997
We give thanks that the will for peace has triumphed over the weapons of war.
Dec 21, 1997
These people fought the bloodiest war in Europe since the end of World War II.
Dec 21, 1997
Your children and your grandchildren will know that you have done something of surpassing importance.
Dec 21, 1997
The future is up to you, not to the Americans, not to the Europeans, not to anyone else.
Dec 21, 1997
You have seen what war has wrought; now you know what peace can bring.
Dec 21, 1997
You must make your desire for peace and a common future clear to the leaders of each group.
Dec 19, 1997
The Ratification Resolution of the Chemical Weapons Convention December 19, 1997 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with the resolution of advice and consent to ratification of the Convention on the Prohibition of the…
Dec 19, 1997
That's what I think. Ms. Thernstrom. Yes. We're feeling each other here. We're kind of making--it's a first kind of stiff beginning, but that we might really-- -- The Vice President. I resemble that remark. [Laughter]
Dec 19, 1997
I didn't say anything about alumni. Mr. Connerly. Well, he did. But there are just certain traits here that we as a society are making a judgment about----
Dec 19, 1997
Let me ask you a question. One of the things that tickled me about--since I grew up in the South, in addition to being-- [inaudible]--or the race problems in the country, we were all so obsessed with athletics. One of the things that…
Dec 19, 1997
You wouldn't be opposed to affirmative efforts that were not race-based, would you? Ms. Chavez. That's right. I wouldn't because----
Dec 19, 1997
One thing--let me just ask you all to think about this because I agree--one of the things I do agree with, what Ward said, is that I--before you came in here I was holding my head saying, ``Oh my God, those people are coming in here, and…
Dec 19, 1997
Go ahead. Lynn, you haven't talked enough. [Former Representative and former Secretary of Labor Lynn Martin stated that average Americans are really further along than they are given credit for, but that diversity implies differences in…
Dec 19, 1997
What I don't have confidence in is that in the police departments where there is not affirmative action, that there is a selection process that is not race-based. Ms. Thernstrom. Why not go after the problem instead. It's like college…
Dec 19, 1997
Let me ask you this. You don't quarrel with the fact--because I think this is very important. This is something that we really have to deal with all the time. You don't quarrel with the fact that, other things being equal, in cities that…
Dec 19, 1997
Maybe you can--[inaudible]--maybe for discussion's sake, let's assume we abolished them all tomorrow, and we just had to start all over. What would you do? [Former U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Staff Director Linda Chavez, director…
Dec 18, 1997
I'm considering--what I'm going to do is to work with the allies to implement the Dayton accords. And our position is going to be we're going to support the people that are trying to implement the Dayton framework; we're going to oppose…
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