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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).
You've reminded us of something very important today about what you're doing, too, because we sometimes get so focused on making sure all the classrooms in the country are hooked up that we forget that the hookup is worthless unless the…
Good for you. Do you want to say anything, Al? The Vice President. Well, I just want to congratulate all of you. It's an exciting day. It makes you feel good to be a part of this, doesn't it? Student. Yes. The Vice President. Well…
Now, is everybody in the room a member of the Tech Corps? Student. This is the corps; this is the beginning of it. Hopefully, they will continue to be a part of the Youth Tech Corps.
So it's important that we don't let the connecting of the schools and the classrooms get ahead of training the teachers and the students about how to use the computers. Student. Right. Student. Exactly.
Some yes and some no, right? [Laughter] Student. Yes. Some do and some don't, you know, because some teachers actually put their grades on computer, not for--[inaudible]-- but those who calculate it.
Do you find that in your own experience that once the computers are there and they're hooked up to the Internet that they are widely used? Student. I think they're widely used if the people using them know how to. I know, like, a lot of…
I see a couple of volunteers in the back of the room there. They're laughing. [Laughter] What have you done on NetDay? What does it mean for Connecticut and for you? Student. Well, basically the Youth Tech Corps is--basically, we're trying…
I want to thank all the young people who are there participating in the Youth Tech Corps. The Vice President and I just announced that Connecticut will be getting some more funds from the Department of Education to make sure that every…
Well, don't ask the adults on this side of the screen, either. [Laughter] The Vice President can raise his hand; I'm not so sure about me. [Laughter] Have a good day. Thank you. Students. Thank you, Mr. President.
Well, thank you. How many of the young people behind us know how to use a computer? Raise your hand if you can use a computer. Mr. Contreras. Quite a number of them.
Thank you. And Ms. Robinson, what benefits do you expect to flow from this to the students at your school? Ms. Robinson. Well, we want to be prepared for the 21st century, and we want our children to be familiar and to be competent and to…
Well, let me say about the crime lab, obviously, I'm concerned about the lab, but I think that you have to give the Justice Department, the Attorney General, and Mr. Freeh credit for doing what I think should be--in any organization…
No, I don't remember anything about that, and he didn't--we didn't talk about the Lippo Group at all. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Well, as you know, there's now an inquiry going on, and the instructions that I have given on this are the same instructions I gave on the Gulf war issue, which is to get to the bottom of it, find the facts, tell the truth, and take…
Well, that's a hypothetical question. Let me say at this time, it's very important to us. We believe it's an important matter, and we expect that they will live up to their agreement. And it's our policy--strong policy--that they should…
Well, let me say this: I think the United States has to make it clear that Hong Kong is important to us, the people of Hong Kong are important. The agreement made in 1984 by China and Great Britain, which they sought the support of the…
He didn't say anything to me during his visit here which is inconsistent with what he's said in public since then. He made the same general statements to me. We have had no conversations since then. As you know, Dennis Ross has been there…
Let me say that this is a matter that has to be decided by the House. They have certain rules, certain standards, and they will have to decide whether it complies with those rules and standards. John [John Donvan, ABC News]. Israeli…
Actually, I was thinking of calling Senator Dole this afternoon--you know, Chelsea is about to go off to college, and it's pretty expensive. [Laughter] I----
For obvious reasons. I mean, go back, look at the RTC report; look at all the evidence that's ever come out on this. We did not do anything wrong. We had nothing to do with all these business matters that were the subject of the trial. No…
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