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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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Mar 26, 1997

I have worked hard to restore trust and ensure openness in government.

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Mar 26, 1997

The Advisory Committee found, however, that classified human subjects research should be a 'rare event' and that the 'subjects of such research, as well as the interests of the public in openness in science and in government, deserve…

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Mar 25, 1997

Do you want to comment on that? Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala. Yes. The on- site inspection is in it. On the surety bond, it's one of the things that we have the authority under our regulatory authority, and we'll…

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Mar 25, 1997

I am mightily impressed. [Laughter] And I wish him well. I'm excited. I can't wait to see him get down and give us the story. [Laughter] President's Travel Plans

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Mar 25, 1997

I'm going to talk to the President about what we can do to push it along.

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Mar 25, 1997

Managed care managed well can be the best deal for our families.

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Mar 25, 1997

I am proud that the Medicare and Medicaid programs have taken the lead in responding to the quality concerns of both patients and health care providers.

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Mar 24, 1997

This year can be the year that we finally pass campaign finance reform.

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Mar 24, 1997

We cannot tolerate fraud that robs taxpayers even as it harms those of us to whom we owe a great duty.

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Mar 24, 1997

Today I am pleased to announce that I will send to Congress legislation to continue and toughen our crackdown on fraud and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

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Mar 24, 1997

Reform will help make sure that our political system stands for ordinary Americans and helps them in their daily lives.

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Mar 24, 1997

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to expand membership and ensure broad-based representation for the Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and…

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Mar 24, 1997

It is real, it is fair, it is tough, and it will curb the role of big money in our politics.

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Mar 24, 1997

The only way that political reform will become law is if citizens raise their voices to demand change.

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Mar 24, 1997

A final report shall be submitted to the President by March 30, 1998.

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Mar 24, 1997

I strongly support the bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators John McCain and Russ Feingold, and Representatives Chris Shays and Marty Meehan.

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Mar 24, 1997

The Commission shall make a preliminary report to the President by January 31, 1998.

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Mar 21, 1997

Yeltsin of Russia in Helsinki March 21, 1997 Russia and NATO Q. President Yeltsin, do you consider NATO a threat to Russia, or are you convinced otherwise by now? President Yeltsin. Well, I'm not convinced otherwise. President Clinton…

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