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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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Feb 22, 1996

I herewith report three new deferrals and one revised deferral, totaling $3.6 billion.

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Feb 22, 1996

I would hope that the Japanese Prime Minister would never be afraid of any American President.

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Feb 22, 1996

The furnishing of defense articles and services to the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.

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Feb 22, 1996

These deferrals affect the International Security Assistance programs as well as programs of the Agency for International Development.

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Feb 21, 1996

Thank you. Would you like to say something about it? That's the TDD line, and for the last couple of years we've done some things to point out what telephone technology is doing to bring communication to the deaf. And this TDD line is…

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Feb 21, 1996

Oh, I'm sorry. Audience member. ----and maybe a special thank-you to Senator Kennedy for seeing that that happened. [Laughter]

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Feb 21, 1996

Sure. Audience member. I wonder if you could just take a moment and speak to the fact that with the billions of women who are battered, those that are the least addressed are those that are deaf, and that there is also a TDD line----

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Feb 21, 1996

As we seek to sustain economic growth, there is no more important institution in our country than the Federal Reserve.

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Feb 21, 1996

I feel quite confident that this team of people will be confirmed.

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Feb 21, 1996

I think creating incentives to invest in the areas where there aren't enough jobs of any kind, in the inner cities and the rural areas, is an important part of it.

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Feb 21, 1996

Our objective should be to achieve the maximum sustainable economic growth in our country, consistent with not letting inflation get out of hand.

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Feb 20, 1996

I think all of you are going to hasten the day when we do it.

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Feb 20, 1996

I admire the difficult and courageous steps that President Kuchma and Ukraine have taken toward democracy and economic reform.

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Feb 20, 1996

I think that's evidence that what the American people really want is someone who will take a positive approach to the future.

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Feb 20, 1996

The United States is strongly committed to a sovereign, independent, prosperous Ukraine.

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Feb 20, 1996

This is not a women's issue; this is an issue for families and for children and for men as well.

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Feb 20, 1996

I'm very gratified by what happened in the Democratic primary last night.

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Feb 19, 1996

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Agreement and give its advice and consent to its ratification.

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Feb 19, 1996

On behalf of all Americans, I want to extend my personal greetings to the entire Muslim community here in the United States and around the world as it celebrates the Eid al-Fitr.

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Feb 19, 1996

The Agreement represents a considerable achievement for the United States in promoting better stewardship of living marine resources.

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Feb 19, 1996

The National Endowment for Democracy remains at the forefront of our efforts to expand and consolidate democratic gains around the globe.

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