Dec 7, 1996
We honor them tonight for their passion, for their spirits, for the American ideal they bring to life in their work.
Bill Clinton
The Public Record
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 7, 1996
Our artists express that ideal and give voice to the common experience.
Dec 7, 1996
Through his music, he has proved again and again the redeeming power of struggle and faith.
Dec 7, 1996
Tonight our Nation, born in rebellion, pays tribute to you, Edward Albee.
Dec 6, 1996
Every State ought to give those organizations the incentives to do so, so that we can help families reclaim the right to know they can take care of themselves and their own obligations.
Dec 6, 1996
We chose the right way: first, working over the last 4 years with the States to reform their own systems, then passing a new welfare reform law requiring even more change in every State and every community.
Dec 6, 1996
The door has now been opened to a new era of freedom and independence.
Dec 5, 1996
Today we learned that in November, while there was a small increase in the unemployment rate, wage increases continued to come to American workers because of increasing productivity.
Dec 5, 1996
In the afternoon, the President attended a Democratic National Committee luncheon for the Texas State Democratic Party at the Sheraton Carlton Hotel.
Dec 5, 1996
Later, the President met privately with President Carlos Menem of Argentina in the Oval Office and then with President Menem and members of the Argentine Cabinet in the Cabinet Room.
Dec 5, 1996
We cannot help our schools to meet the highest standards of excellence unless those of you who understand the world in which we are living and the one toward which we are moving demand that we have, yes, a lot of local control and more…
Dec 5, 1996
I believe all children can learn, and I am tired of people hiding behind various bureaucratic hedges to avoid measuring up and giving all our children a chance to learn.
Dec 5, 1996
The White House announced that the President will attend the annual Army-Navy football game at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, PA on December 7.
Dec 5, 1996
Whatever we do, we know that ultimately American progress will rise or fall on the performance of American business and American workers.
Dec 5, 1996
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with President Boris Yeltsin of Russia concerning President Yeltsin's recovery from heart surgery and an agreement to meet in March of 1997.
Dec 5, 1996
American progress will rise or fall on the performance of American business and American workers.
Dec 4, 1996
Budget Deferrals December 4, 1996 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, I herewith report seven new deferrals of budgetary resources, totaling $3.5 billion…
Dec 4, 1996
George Stephanopoulos December 4, 1996 From the snows of New Hampshire in 1991 until the present day, no one has rendered me better advice, nor given more loyal service to this Nation, than George Stephanopoulos. There's no one in…
Dec 4, 1996
Let us be grateful that our Nation is at peace and rejoice in the progress we have made to bring about peace on Earth.
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