Dec 13, 1996
No child should be trapped in the limbo of foster care, no child should be uncertain about what the words 'family' or 'parents' or 'home' mean.
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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Dec 13, 1996
Returning home is not an option for about 100,000 of the over 450,000 children in the Nation's foster care system.
Dec 13, 1996
We must work tirelessly to make sure that every boy and girl of America who is up for adoption has a family waiting out to reach him or her.
Dec 12, 1996
Did you get your crossword puzzle, Mara [Mara Liasson, National Public Radio]? [Laughter] You were in the crossword puzzle yesterday, and I worked the whole puzzle. I gave it to McCurry. He's got a copy of it. Yesterday's USA Today…
Dec 12, 1996
You know how this is, you all--we're partners in this deal, and you've got to have something every day. And so you've already had a good day today. I've got to give you something tomorrow now. [Laughter] District of Columbia
Dec 12, 1996
No, I've got about--there are four or five of my Cabinet members I haven't yet met with, but I'm going to try to get it all done by the end of the week.
Dec 12, 1996
Look what we did: We doubled the earned-income tax credit, raised the minimum wage.
Dec 12, 1996
The Secretary of Energy shall work with agencies procuring AFVs to coordinate the placement of their vehicles with the placement of similar vehicles by nonfederal alternative fuel stakeholders.
Dec 12, 1996
I cannot look at a woman who's in a situation where the baby she is bearing against all her wishes and prayers is going to die anyway, and tell her that I am signing a law which will prevent her from ever having another child.
Dec 12, 1996
Agencies shall continue to work together in interagency committees recommended by the Federal Fleet Conversion Task Force.
Dec 12, 1996
Agencies shall formulate their compliance plans based on existing and requested funds, but shall not be exempt from the requirements of the Act or this order due to limited appropriations.
Dec 12, 1996
I would like to be remembered as the President who prepared America for that future.
Dec 12, 1996
If an agency has failed to meet the statutory requirements, it shall include in its report an explanation for such failure.
Dec 12, 1996
My Administration remains committed to promoting a lasting peace on the island.
Dec 12, 1996
We are appealing again for the implementation of practical measures to reduce the potential for conflict.
Dec 12, 1996
The purpose of this order is to ensure that the Federal Government exercise leadership in the use of alternative fueled vehicles (AFVs).
Dec 12, 1996
Each agency shall submit a report on its compliance with sections 303 and 304 of the Act.
Dec 12, 1996
In the drive to balance the budget we have to make some tough decisions.
Dec 12, 1996
I have worked to keep the American dream alive for all those who are willing to work for it.
Dec 12, 1996
Agencies may acquire alternative fueled vehicles to meet the requirements of this order through lease from GSA, acquisition of original equipment manufacturer models, commercial lease, conversion of conventionally fueled vehicles.
Dec 12, 1996
I have set aside several billion dollars in my balanced budget plan to fix those problems.
Dec 12, 1996
I regret that intercommunal violence, including unprecedented killings of civilians, dominated events in Cyprus during this reporting period.
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