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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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Dec 1, 1996

When we see them on film, they make it look so easy, but we know it isn't.

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Dec 1, 1996

I believe it's constitutional, and I believe that we have clearly preserved the right to keep and bear arms, consistent with the Constitution in this country.

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Dec 1, 1996

Cuba's geographical position astride one of the principal Caribbean trafficking routes to the United States makes it a logical candidate for consideration for the 'majors' list.

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Dec 1, 1996

Let me say to all of you, you can hear that my voice is better but not fully recovered.

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Dec 1, 1996

Although approximately 600,000 refugees have recently returned to Rwanda from Zaire, the situation remains uncertain.

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Dec 1, 1996

Urgent action may still be required, however, to supply essential relief to refugees and displaced persons still located in eastern Zaire.

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Dec 1, 1996

I have determined that the following countries are major illicit drug-producing or drug-transit countries: Afghanistan, Aruba, The Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Burma, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala…

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Dec 1, 1996

I have determined that it is necessary, in order to maintain the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to Israel, to provide... free of duty or certain fees or other import charges.

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Dec 1, 1996

I am providing this report in accordance with my desire that the Congress be fully informed, consistent with the War Powers Resolution.

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Dec 1, 1996

It is in the national interest of the United States to draw down articles, services, and military education and training from the inventory and resources of the Department of Defense for the purpose of providing anti-narcotics assistance…

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Dec 1, 1996

This medal commemorates her service, but it also stands for something greater:

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Dec 1, 1996

The United States recognizes that the return of peace and security to the region will ultimately rest on the resolution of long-standing political and social differences and an end to the fighting.

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Nov 29, 1996

Let us resolve to go forward together to lift millions of people from welfare and dependency into lives of dignity and independence.

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Nov 29, 1996

When America is united, we always win, but when we're divided, we defeat ourselves.

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Nov 29, 1996

This country cannot afford to be materially rich and spiritually poor.

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Nov 28, 1996

Broom Corn Brooms November 28, 1996 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to section 203(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, attached is a report concerning my actions in response to the ITC safeguards investigation of broom corn…

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Nov 28, 1996

The White House announced that the President and President Jiang Zemin of China have accepted each other's invitation for state visits to be made during 1997 and 1998 at a time and a sequence to be determined.

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Nov 27, 1996

I urge the domestic industry to submit the necessary applications for consideration under the individual programs.

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Nov 27, 1996

Attached is a report concerning my actions in response to the ITC safeguards investigation of broom corn brooms.

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Nov 27, 1996

The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program of the Department of Labor has already provided support for employees of broom corn broom manufacturers that have been laid off due to import competition.

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Nov 27, 1996

Such action shall take the form of an increase in, or imposition of, any duty on imported brooms.

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Nov 27, 1996

I have further determined that these actions will facilitate efforts by the domestic industry to make a positive adjustment to import competition and provide greater economic and social benefits than costs.

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Nov 27, 1996

I instruct the Secretary of Labor to give priority consideration to processing such TAA requests.

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Nov 26, 1996

Let me thank the turkey farmers in Ohio, in my native State of Arkansas, and throughout the country for the fine job that they do all year long.

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