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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 12, 1995

The most significant effect of this action remains the crippling reductions targeted at tribal priority allocation programs.

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Dec 12, 1995

I believe our Nation has already made the difference between war and peace there.

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Dec 12, 1995

The effect of this prevision would be to strip the bill of funding for international family planning and risk the end of all U.S. support for these vital programs and services.

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Dec 12, 1995

I take pleasure in transmitting the enclosed report for the Farmington River in the States of Massachusetts and Connecticut.

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Dec 11, 1995

Hard-working Americans are doing their part to save for the future. Americans who work to support their families and save for retirement should not have to worry that the money they earned won't be there when they need it most. Today my…

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Dec 11, 1995

You got a lot in there in a little time. [Laughter] Very briefly, I wish I could tell you more about the French pilots. I can tell you this, that we are in very close touch with the French. They are working very, very hard on this. I have…

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Dec 11, 1995

First of all, I believe that we will secure that approval. I believe that Congress will support the troops. I had a good talk yesterday with Senator Dole and with Speaker Gingrich, and I know that we have these congressional delegations…

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Dec 11, 1995

Well, yes, Prime Minister Peres had some very good ideas which we shared together and which I think will form the basis of further action. At some point, I think the leaders of countries that are interested in peace have to meet; leaders…

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Dec 11, 1995

Well, first of all, those countries have to work out their internal affairs for themselves. But as long as they are responsible actors on the international stage and as long as they are contributing to the peace process in the Middle East…

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Dec 11, 1995

Thank you. Let me make one brief comment, and then I will take questions, as will the Prime Minister. As part of our effort to support Israel's advances in science and technology, I have today agreed with Prime Minister Peres to proceed…

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Dec 11, 1995

Good morning everyone. I want to welcome the Prime Minister here. It's pleasure to have him here and a privilege to continue our partnership, our search for peace. I'm looking forward to our visit. And of course, after the visit we'll have…

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Dec 11, 1995

Well, we're going to--let us have our talk, and I'll be glad to answer the questions after we finish our visit. Thank you. [At this point, one group of reporters left the room, and another group entered.]

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Dec 11, 1995

Good morning, everyone. It's a pleasure and an honor to have the Prime Minister here. We're about to start our talks. And as you know, after we have those talks, we will have a press conference, and we'll be available for your questions…

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Dec 11, 1995

I can't believe that when the time for the counting comes that Congress won't support our troops in this mission.

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Dec 11, 1995

The United States will stand by those who have taken risks for peace.

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Dec 11, 1995

I want to express my appreciation to two of their Representatives who joined us: Congressman Ehlers from Michigan and Congressman Moran from Virginia.

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Dec 11, 1995

The United States will take a leadership role in coordinating an international effort to ensure that the Bosnian Federation receives the assistance necessary to achieve an adequate military balance when IFOR leaves.

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Dec 11, 1995

My administration is strongly committed to the battle against drugs, which will never be over until every child in America knows that drug use is dangerous, illegal, and wrong.

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Dec 11, 1995

I have said that I thought the United States had an obligation to participate in the enforcement of a peace agreement.

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Dec 11, 1995

I don't know that I've ever felt more proud to be an American than I did in the last few minutes just listening to these people talk.

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Dec 11, 1995

I am grateful for Dr. Brown's good service and for the groundwork that he has laid.

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Dec 11, 1995

The work that you have just heard about will be able to be multiplied hundreds of times over.

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Dec 11, 1995

Steady progress means more jobs and opportunities for American workers and U.S. businesses as we look toward the next century.

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