I do hereby proclaim October 2000 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Bill Clinton
The Public Record
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).
I call on the Congress to reauthorize and strengthen VAWA so that we may continue to build on the progress we have made in combating domestic violence in our Nation.
The American people nearly always get it right if they have enough time and enough information.
My Administration has strived to offer America's families the tools they need to fulfill their responsibilities.
I don't think I've ever worked any harder in an election than I'm working this time.
I call upon Government officials, educators, labor leaders, employers, and the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities.
The United States stands with Russia's Jewish community as it advances the cause of religious freedom.
Since passage of the ADA in 1990, more than a million men and women with disabilities have entered the labor force.
Since I signed the CHIP program into law, 2.5 million children have been able to get insurance through this program.
I call upon government officials, businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, volunteers, and all the people of the United States to publicly reaffirm our Nation's strong and continuing commitment to controlling and…
I think now most people in Great Britain would tell you that it was a good thing the United States got involved and tried to bring about some, first, movement and then reconciliation.
I do not believe the minimum wage should be a vehicle to wreck fair labor standards that have been well established in our law.
It's long past time that we take the next step towards expanding coverage.
There continue to be compelling foreign policy reasons not to deport these Liberians at this time.
It strongly affirms what I have consistently stated: Federal affirmative action programs are still needed to remedy past and present discrimination and can be implemented in a constitutional manner.
This is just a simple question of whether we're going to give 10 million hardworking Americans a chance to have a decent life and to take care of their children in a decent way.
It's clear that the people prefer the opposition; and I think we should all say, in unequivocal terms, as soon as there's a democratic government over there, the sanctions should be lifted.
It is time for Mr. Milosevic to heed the call of the Serb people, step down, and allow a peaceful democratic transition to take place.





