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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).
Family Planning January 31, 1997 Dear __________: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 518A(d) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997 (Public Law 104-208) (the ``Act''), I…
Our society can never be stronger than the children we raise or the families in which we raise them.
We also must address the fact that too many workers still do not know about the family leave law.
Family leave is not only family-friendly, it's employer-friendly as well.
That's why I was so proud to make the Family and Medical Leave Act the very first bill I signed as President.
Now we must make it even easier for parents to live up to their responsibilities to their children and to their employers.
The United States provides family planning support where it is wanted and needed.
Studies show that our efforts, as part of an international strategy, have prevented more than 500 million unintended pregnancies.
Make no mistake: It has prevented untold numbers of abortions and maternal deaths.
He will long be remembered for his perseverance in the face of adversity.
Hillary and I were saddened to learn today of the death of Congressman Frank Tejeda.
I hereby find that the July 1, 1997, limitation on obligations imposed by subsection (a) of section 518A is having a negative impact on the proper functioning of the population planning program.
Surely, we agree that we must do all we can to prevent unintended pregnancies and abortions.
It is my determination that a delay will cause serious, irreversible, and avoidable harm.
Frank was a friend who dedicated himself to serving his country and community.
These awards for excellence in microenterprise development simply recognize that our country has been and will be built on the enterprise of our people.
I also want to emphasize that microenterprise must be part of a larger strategy to help every American make the most of his or her own life.
We want to raise the incomes of people who can be fully participating in our society.
Microenterprise, by giving people the tools they need to help themselves, will reinforce efforts like this.
Support for a Democratic Transition in Cuba'' January 28, 1997 Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to section 202(g) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-114), I hereby transmit to you a report…
Wait a minute, I'll take a couple of more. Just a minute. Deborah [Deborah Mathis, Gannett News Service]. No, no, Sarah's [Sarah McClendon, McClendon News Service] next. Let Deborah talk. Go ahead. Campaign Finance Reform
Well, it's still in process. We have to see if it comes out all right. But we still have--there are further requests for information that are ongoing. We'll see how it comes out. Yes, Mr. Neikirk [Bill Neikirk, Chicago Tribune]. Hong Kong
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