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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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Apr 24, 1997

I am gratified that the United States Senate has given its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction.

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Apr 24, 1997

It's a great honor for me to have my friend Prime Minister Hashimoto here in the Oval Office.

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Apr 24, 1997

I authorized direct Federal funding for emergency work performed in response to the flooding in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

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Apr 24, 1997

To designate the J. Phil Campbell, Senior, Natural Resource Conservation Center.

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Apr 24, 1997

Keeping tobacco billboards away from schools and playgrounds is just plain common sense.

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Apr 24, 1997

I have agreed to explore alternative technologies for the destruction of the United States stockpile of chemical weapons in order to ensure that the United States has the safest, most effective and environmentally sound plans and programs…

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Apr 24, 1997

I announced my intention to nominate W. Scott Gould for the position of Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration at the Department of Commerce.

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Apr 24, 1997

I announced my intention to appoint James D. Cunningham, Sr., to serve as a member of the Federal Salary Council.

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Apr 24, 1997

I think it's important to reaffirm that the relationship the United States has with Japan is unique and comprehensive and profoundly important to our future.

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Apr 24, 1997

I am grateful to Majority Leader Lott, Minority Leader Daschle, and Senators Helms, Biden, Lugar, Levin, McCain and the many others who have devoted so much time and effort to this important ratification effort.

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Apr 24, 1997

Retailers have the responsibility to make certain that they are not selling tobacco products to anyone under 18.

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Apr 24, 1997

I expressed my sympathies for the damage caused by the flooding in the State of North Dakota and Minnesota.

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Apr 24, 1997

I announced my intention to nominate Michael J. Armstrong as Associate Director of Mitigation at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Apr 24, 1997

It is clear that the practical result of our work together on the Convention will well serve the common interest of advancing the national security of the United States.

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Apr 24, 1997

It's a great honor for me to host my friend Prime Minister Hashimoto here at the White House.

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Apr 24, 1997

I announced my intention to send legislation to Congress to modify the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial.

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Apr 24, 1997

My view is that the United States should have a partnership over the long run for stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Apr 24, 1997

We have been very concerned about the decision by the Government of Cyprus to purchase the SA-10 anti-aircraft missile system.

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Apr 24, 1997

The United States is not restricted by the Convention in its use of riot control agents in various peacetime and peacekeeping operations.

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Apr 24, 1997

We're going to have a press conference later, and I'll answer all the questions.

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