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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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May 29, 1996

Let's wait a while. Let's see what the vote is, and we'll see what the message is.

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May 29, 1996

The United States will continue its policy of support for the people of Israel, for the democratic process there, and for the process of peace.

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May 29, 1996

There is not a problem in America... that cannot be solved if we will take responsibility for them and work together to make things better.

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May 29, 1996

I have continued the national emergency declared on May 30, 1992, as expanded in scope on October 25, 1994.

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May 29, 1996

I do believe that the most important thing we can be doing today as a nation to create opportunity for our people is to give them the tools they need to succeed.

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May 29, 1996

I was especially encouraged in the closing days of the campaign that both parties and both candidates expressed... a clear commitment to continue the peace process.

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May 29, 1996

We cannot let people of faith be persecuted by people of hate again in America.

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May 29, 1996

Don't we have to remember... to take care of the children, especially the poor children.

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May 28, 1996

You ought to ask them that. I doubt that; I doubt that that's what was going on. But you ought to ask them. I don't know.

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May 28, 1996

This appointment underscores that, with success in meeting the principal military tasks under the Dayton accords, we must give high priority now to making the peace irreversible.

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May 28, 1996

I can think of no one more qualified to spearhead this critically important endeavor than Richard Sklar.

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May 28, 1996

This unrequested funding is unaffordable and should be deleted.

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May 28, 1996

I am deeply grateful that Mr. Sklar has accepted this appointment, and for his willingness to serve our Nation in helping to build an enduring peace in Bosnia.

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May 28, 1996

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Richard Sklar as Special Representative of the President and the Secretary of State for Civilian Implementation in Bosnia.

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May 28, 1996

It is unacceptable that the Committee chose to fund 42 low priority projects and programs at a cost of $303 million that are not even in the Department of Defense long range plan.

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May 27, 1996

I want to commend the National Academy of Sciences and its Institute of Medicine for their extraordinary service to our Vietnam veterans.

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May 27, 1996

The Government of Israel is continuing, in accordance with its previous public commitments, to adhere to export controls pursuant to the Guidelines and Annex of the Missile Technology Control Regime.

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May 27, 1996

I'd like to make a brief statement about the jury verdict in Arkansas today.

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May 27, 1996

The Arrow missile successfully completed a flight test on June 12, 1994, in which it intercepted a target missile under realistic test conditions.

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May 27, 1996

This is an important day for the United States to take further steps to ease the suffering our Nation unintentionally caused its own sons and daughters by exposing them to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

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