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).
May 28, 1997
My determination that continuation of the waiver currently in effect for the People's Republic of China will substantially promote the objectives of section 402 of the Act, and my reasons for such determination.
May 28, 1997
One of the most important and meaningful responsibilities of any American President is to carry forward the unique partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom.
May 28, 1997
I determine that the further extension of the waiver authority will substantially promote the objectives of section 402 of the Act.
May 28, 1997
I'm not going to give any advice; I'm going to sit here and take it as long as they'll let me do it.
May 27, 1997
Through our work here, we have taken another step on the path that began with General Marshall's vision.
May 27, 1997
We must shape the peace, freedom, and prosperity they made possible into a common future.
May 27, 1997
A more integrated, more closely cooperating Europe with fewer barriers to trade, to communications, to travel, to working together is a good thing for Europe and a good thing for the United States and, therefore, a good thing for the world.
May 27, 1997
I thank the European Union for the work we have done today to strengthen our fights to keep illegal drugs out of our neighborhoods.
May 27, 1997
We have taken another step on the path that began with General Marshall's vision.
May 27, 1997
America wishes to join in building a new Europe because Europe literally built America.
May 27, 1997
Let us commit ourselves to build upon its success for the next 50 years and beyond.
May 26, 1997
The Vice President and I are sorry to see him go and extend to him thanks on behalf of the American people for his excellent service.
May 22, 1997
I urge the Congress not to leave for Memorial Day recess without sending me a clean emergency supplemental bill that provides the disaster assistance upon which hundreds of thousands of Americans are depending. The people of 33 States are…
May 22, 1997
Support them. You want to talk any more about that, Secretary Riley? Support them. I think they should be supported. [Secretary Riley stated that the goal of the standards process is aimed at educating students in the same way that gifted…
May 22, 1997
That's right. [Ms. Price asked if it was going to happen and if the President had considered giving new graduates a tax break for student loans.]
May 22, 1997
You understand what he's talking about? The poorest schools can have--we'll make it as close to free as we can to hook on to the Internet, which will make a big difference, because a lot of our schools were worried about getting the…
May 22, 1997
There is a lot--and you probably know this--there is a lot of educational research that shows just as some young people learn better when they're exposed to music and the arts, there are some young people whose learning increases…
May 22, 1997
While she's taking the microphone back there, Senator, let me say one other thing. Senator Sharpe. You have the floor, sir. [Laughter]
May 22, 1997
What were you going to say? Secretary Riley wants to say something. Talk to him about our summer program, Dick. [Secretary Riley discussed Read Write Now, a summer program designed to encourage young people to read and write every day in…
May 22, 1997
Thank you. [Mr. McCallum, a member of the West Virginia Board of Education, asked the President's opinion on extending the school year.]
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