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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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Nov 6, 1997

The American economy has now added 13 1/2 million new jobs since 1993.

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Nov 6, 1997

The designated rivers would serve as models of the most innovative, successful, and sustainable approaches to river restoration and community revitalization across the United States.

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Nov 6, 1997

I am also pleased to see the House pass bipartisan charter school legislation to promote choice and accountability in the public schools and help achieve my goal of 3,000 charter schools.

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Nov 6, 1997

Today we received more good news for America's workers and their families.

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Nov 5, 1997

Well, let me say if it passes, I think it will have a very positive impact on the stock market here and around the world.

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Nov 5, 1997

Well, Congressman Barr, as I remember, was the man who carried the NRA's water to try to beat the Brady bill and the assault weapons ban. He's always had a rather extreme view of these things. I don't really have any comment on that.

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Nov 5, 1997

The primary reason the U.S. Forest Service pursues land exchanges is to provide more efficient land management through consolidation of existing Federal ownership.

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Nov 5, 1997

I believe if there were a secret ballot, it would pass overwhelmingly.

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Nov 5, 1997

It looks like we'd be better off if they were in Congress—and if I was.

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Nov 5, 1997

In order to address some of the concerns of Congress with regard to labor and the environment and congressional input, we establish in this trade bill a panel of advisers on labor issues, a panel of advisers on environment issues.

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Nov 5, 1997

This precedent would threaten to unravel ANCSA's historic settlement through piece-meal amendments.

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Nov 4, 1997

I believe, at this moment, we should do everything we can to resolve this diplomatically, and we should reserve judgment. This ought to be resolved diplomatically. There is a procedure there, and the Iraqis should let it be carried out by…

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Nov 4, 1997

That would be a big mistake. But the U-2 flights--let me say, the U-2 flights, which you reported on extensively in the last couple of days, are flights in which we are involved, but they are carried out under the authority of the United…

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Nov 4, 1997

Saddam Hussein should comply with the United Nations resolutions and he should allow us to resume the inspections. If he has nothing to hide, if he's not trying to develop weapons of mass destruction, then he shouldn't care whether…

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Nov 4, 1997

If it passes, I think it will have a very positive impact on the stock market here and around the world.

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Nov 4, 1997

The bill reflects an emerging consensus on the need for additional taxpayer rights.

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Nov 4, 1997

We cannot afford to return to a mindset that pretends that we can protect what we have now and never grow in the future.

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Nov 4, 1997

By giving a helping hand to workers at home and a strengthened hand to our negotiators as they open markets abroad, we can bring more Americans into the winner's circle of the new economy.

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Nov 4, 1997

It would fail to adequately protect areas of critical environmental concern, as well as Alaska Native lands.

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Nov 4, 1997

There's no reason why our Nation cannot see to it that every American has the tools and conditions to succeed in this new economy.

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Nov 3, 1997

Thank you very much. This looks like a crowd of winners to me. Ladies and gentlemen, I am so honored to be here with Senator Robb and Mrs. Robb and Congressman Moran, Congressman Scott, your mayor, your Democratic State chair, with Bill…

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Nov 3, 1997

I am committed to pursuing not only more open markets for our companies and working people but more open societies that encourage respect for core labor standards and for the environment.

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Nov 3, 1997

I'm still looking for the first person to come and say, you know, 'My policy is, vote for me and I'll bring you more crime.'

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