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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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Jul 15, 1997

Well, I'm concerned about it, of course I am. But the representatives of the Serbs signed the Dayton agreement as well. They signed the Dayton agreement, and the Dayton agreement says that if someone is charged with a war crime, they…

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Jul 15, 1997

Well, as you know, on principle I support means testing. The House has spoken overwhelmingly on the age increase. The problem I have with the age increase is that one of the biggest difficulties we have today with Americans without health…

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Jul 15, 1997

Well, as I understand, it has something to do with the calculation of whether someone who's getting the earned-income tax credit, if they got the child credit, would be getting a spending or a tax cut. But we'll work through all that. I…

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Jul 11, 1997

It would be fair for you to conclude that we have decided we should try to save Dayton, and to save Dayton, all the elements had to be implemented. And that it's too easy for everybody involved to lean on SFOR as a crutch. But it also…

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Jul 11, 1997

No, no--the statement we put out is the truth. There were sealed indictments; these guys were indicted. And they were within the SFOR mandate; that is, they were in regular contact with SFOR soldiers. And so they almost--in the British…

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Jul 11, 1997

First of all, I'm very interested in this, but I literally know nothing about it. All I know is what you said to me in your question. So I need to get back and really study it because obviously I'm very interested in it, not only from a…

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Jul 11, 1997

Yes, I will try to get even on the golf course. The last time--the last two times I've played with him, I didn't play very well, and I haven't beat him like I should. So I'm going to try to do better next time. [A portion of the exchange…

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Jul 11, 1997

I had a particularly embarrassing incident in '92. It happened to other people in the primary in '92 were with me. If you do this business long enough and you operate under enough pressure and you have enough short nights where you don't…

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Jul 11, 1997

Yes. You know, look, first of all, he is a superior human being; he is a very fine man. And he's a great leader, and he has been a fabulous ally of ours in Bosnia, in Haiti where they're carrying most of the load now, in many different…

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Jul 11, 1997

Yes, I think it would be a great thing. And I do think the argument that he could be helpful in analyzing not only the effects of space travel on a normal person but also what, if anything, could be learned about weightlessness and that…

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Jul 11, 1997

I just had to keep watching. No, right after the landing and they brought me the first pictures, color pictures of the vehicle there, still in sort of its thing, it was just exhilarating. And now, you know, everywhere I am I turn on--and…

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Jul 11, 1997

Well, I think for one thing, when a country assumes the responsibilities of membership, you want to be--[inaudible]-- hopefully, would even be helpful because of the extra psychological boost it gives. So Poland and the Czech Republic and…

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Jul 11, 1997

Oh, I think of course they were disappointed. But I think they also--the leaders have managed this very well, and they talked very frankly to the people and said--well, you heard what the President said today. NATO is a part of their…

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Jul 11, 1997

They're a very impressive people. And I do believe if they keep going, they'll make it, just like I said. They've just begun in the last year or so, and they have an enormous undertaking with their economy. But if you look at the rich…

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Jul 11, 1997

Well, I was surprised by the size and intensity of the crowd. I knew that the Romanian people--my friend Mr. Moses here keeps me updated, and I knew that they were very friendly toward America. And keep in mind, they really did suffer more…

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Jul 11, 1997

It was amazing. It was truly amazing. I can't imagine how many people were there, because there were people, when I drove up, in blocks that had been blocked off by the police, who were way back, weren't even visible from the stage. There…

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Jul 11, 1997

I am proud to stand in University Square, where so many have sacrificed for freedom. Most of all, I am proud to see in this vast crowd the face of a new Romania, moving beyond the past to build a bright future of possibility for all your…

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Jul 11, 1997

Thank you. Mr. President, thank you for your wonderful welcome. And to the young student who just spoke, Semida Munteanu, if she is a representative of the youth of Romania, the future of this nation is in good hands. I am proud to be the…

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Jul 11, 1997

I believe the present operation will have run its course by then.

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Jul 10, 1997

The Joe Camel Character in Tobacco Advertisements July 10, 1997 I welcome R.J. Reynolds' decision today to stop using Joe Camel in its advertisements. This step is long overdue. As I said last year when we announced the FDA rule to protect…

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Jul 10, 1997

My transmittal of the District Council's budget, as required by law, does not represent an endorsement of its contents.

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Jul 10, 1997

I am proud to be the first American President to visit a free Romania.

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Jul 9, 1997

I was saddened to learn today that a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter had crashed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, killing all eight soldiers aboard. Although nothing can ease the pain of this tragic loss, I want to express my deep respect for…

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