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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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Oct 1, 1996

The President's -- obviously, we're going to do a debate; it's Sunday night.

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Oct 1, 1996

We remain committed to our common goal, a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

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Oct 1, 1996

The Antarctic Treaty has proven a uniquely successful agreement and has spawned an innovative system of supplementary agreements to protect the Antarctic environment and conserve its living resources.

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Oct 1, 1996

I believe the calm, constructive, face-to-face meetings Prime Minister Netanyahu and Chairman Arafat have had here will help to build trust between them and promote progress on the issues that still divide them.

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Oct 1, 1996

The Antarctic Treaty establishes this fascinating and remote region of our planet as a zone of peace, reserved exclusively for peaceful uses.

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Oct 1, 1996

The Prime Minister and the Chairman agree that they are partners in peace, understand that it is vital to take into account each other's needs and concerns, and realize the importance of removing the frictions between them.

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Oct 1, 1996

I am sending Dennis Ross, our Special Middle East Coordinator, to the region now.

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Oct 1, 1996

I think that they worked very hard—and their teams hardly slept at all, and they didn't sleep much.

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Sep 30, 1996

Today, I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 2428, a bill that will facilitate the donation of food and grocery products to needy individuals.

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Sep 30, 1996

This legislation says clearly: Sexual assault causes serious bodily injury.

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Sep 30, 1996

I think it's evidence of their shared commitment to end violence, restore order, and invigorate the peace process.

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Sep 30, 1996

Carjackers who rape their victims will meet with nothing less than the full force of the law.

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Sep 30, 1996

The United States here—after all, our role is to try to help people get together and to move forward.

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Sep 30, 1996

This legislation dramatically increases the punishment for those who would influence, tamper with, or retaliate against witnesses, jurors, and court officers in Federal criminal cases.

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Sep 30, 1996

I hereby submit the Second Report to the Congress on the Operation of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act.

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Sep 30, 1996

This legislation is proof of the progress we can make for the American people when we put politics aside and join with each other in common cause.

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Sep 30, 1996

The integrity of our legal system depends on the integrity of our courts.

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Sep 30, 1996

When the integrity of our laws and the safety our people are at stake, we will take no chances.

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Sep 30, 1996

Through food recovery and donation, Americans can share with the hungry a portion of our country's immense food resources that would otherwise be wasted.

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Sep 30, 1996

Moreover, during this Administration, the Department has undertaken a national initiative to help Americans 'rescue' food of a highly perishable, but nutritious nature.

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