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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).
Yes. I think the taxpayers, including the taxpayers in this room, should know that at any given time nationwide we have under 10 percent of our loans in arrears and ultimate failures are under 1\1/2\ percent. So our record at the SBA for…
But what we ought to be able to do is to say that, at least in the years when you realize no net gain, in the early years of a contract, you shouldn't be subject to taxation. [The participant stated that when his business incurred 50…
Let me ask you something. Could you write that up for me, or have you written it up for me? I would be glad to look into that. [Laughter] You know exactly what happened. What happened was they had all these big companies with multiple…
You know, first of all, I'll look and see what the possibility of that is. That's a good idea. NAFTA was the first trade agreement ever that actually required any country to meet certain labor standards or environmental standards. And one…
So it would help you if the SBA could guarantee a larger sized loan? [The participant responded that the SBA limit was $750,000, aimed at very small businesses, but that when a small business began to grow, the owner was left wondering…
Tell all the people here about your business, first. [The participant described her business and how the Government shutdown had affected her SBA application. Another participant indicated that small businesses were often financially…
Tony, I'd say you've seeded this crowd pretty well. That's what all of us politicians try to do; we try to go to crowds where the people are going to cheer for us. You did a good job. Mr. McGowan, do you want to say anything? [Patrick…
One of our greatest challenges is to give the American people a Government that commands their confidence and that does its part in meeting our common problems.
I rather think the Founding Fathers would enjoy what is going on here today because we are debating a lot of first principles of American government.
I do believe that the American people are now living and will move into a future which is characterized by greater possibilities for more people than have ever lived in this society.
The right of workers to strike has long been one of America's envied freedoms. Last year, I signed an Executive order prohibiting Federal contractors from permanently replacing workers who exercise their legitimate and historic right to…
Thank you. Anyone else? Ms. Devlin. A young lady over here. [A participant from a chemical company said that her organization worked with young people who were employed while attending school and said that this part of the…
Yes. Sorry, sir. [Laughter] [A participant from a marketing company described his experience with student interns and said that he thought it was a very good thing for the students to learn technology and problemsolving skills, and to deal…
Or if you want to say anything about your program; I know there are a lot of other employers out here. Anybody else? Anyone want to say anything? Participant. Mr. President, we have another program where we've worked with high schools and…
That's pretty good for triplets. [A student further described his experience as an intern with the Salem Police Department and said that he started by doing paperwork but later got to ride in the police cruisers.]
And you said you saw triplets born? Participant. No, I didn't see triplets--they were born in Massachusetts, and they were transferred to New Hampshire, and I took care of them and I really liked it.
We're getting used to it, all us regular middle-aged people. [Laughter] [The student then described her experience as an intern in the maternity unit and said that it convinced her that she wanted to go into obstetrics.]
That's great. Thank you. [One student explained how her experience as an intern at the hospital had broadened her view and how she was now considering the full range of medical possibilities from pediatrics to geriatrics to just regular…
Where are they? So they must have been pleased by that. [Laughter] Would either one of you like to say anything about the program? [A student's mother stated that the initiative was an excellent opportunity.]
They did well, though, didn't they? Didn't all the students do well? They spoke well. [Two students discussed their experiences as interns at Sanders Lockheed and how it made their school experiences seem more practical.]
You might have lost your mind on the higher floors up there, it's so exciting. [Laughter] Ms. Devlin. I wonder if we could hear a little bit more from the students. I imagine they were a little nervous with some of their opening remarks.
Absolutely. And of course the constructions have the best and deepest tradition in our country of taking people in as apprentices. But let me say, based on my own experience, anybody who thinks that construction doesn't require some…
Let me ask you one other question. This is just related to that. Can you be a little more specific in telling me what the educational benefits are of working here and how you can continue your education, what the company does? [The mentor…
Diana implied that a lot of the benefit was just for young women to see if there were careers that there are actually women involved in and succeeding in that they might not have even imagined beforehand. Do you find that? [The mentor…
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