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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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Oct 8, 1995

Senator Nunn has served our country with tireless devotion and steady leadership.

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Oct 6, 1995

I want to balance the budget because if it's done right, it will help us to restore the American dream and to keep America the strongest nation in the world.

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Oct 6, 1995

I want to reward responsibility, not punish it; to increase opportunity, not shrink it; to strengthen our families, not weaken them.

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Oct 5, 1995

We're going to brief you on all the details of the cease-fire. We intend to go forward with the cease-fire, then go forward with the talks here in Washington. We hope we can start the talks in Washington by October 25th, and we feel very…

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Oct 5, 1995

All I know is that we're on the verge of a cease- fire. We're going to do our best to get the cease-fire. We have 5 days of hard work to do on that.

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Oct 5, 1995

I call upon government officials, educators, and the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities that reaffirm our determination to fulfill both the letter and the spirit of the Americans with…

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Oct 5, 1995

American leadership is indispensable and that without it our values, our interests, and peace itself would be at risk.

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Oct 5, 1995

This decision will benefit our national security in a number of other ways.

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Oct 5, 1995

It imposes serious regulatory burdens without improving our national security and diverts resources from the pursuit of other important nonproliferation objectives.

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Oct 5, 1995

We have to see them as growing, growing things that have to be nurtured in a process that could still be reversed.

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Oct 5, 1995

We have to revive our economy and create opportunity for all of our citizens.

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Oct 5, 1995

To extend authorities under the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1994 until November 1, 1995, and for other purposes

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Oct 5, 1995

Today I am pleased to announce a major reform of our computer export controls that will adjust to the global spread of technology while preserving our vital national security interests.

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Oct 5, 1995

It will help preserve the strength of the U.S. computer industry, which also is key to our national security.

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Oct 5, 1995

Freedom House has been a voice for tolerance for human dignity.

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Oct 5, 1995

To make the reporting deadlines for studies conducted in Federal court demonstration districts consistent with the deadlines for pilot districts, and for other purposes

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Oct 5, 1995

I encourage Americans everywhere to recognize and celebrate the contributions that millions of people of German ancestry have made to our Nation's liberty, democracy, and prosperity.

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Oct 5, 1995

This decision will relieve U.S. computer manufacturers of unnecessary and ineffective regulations which often have tied their hands while foreign competitors won major contracts or built their own systems.

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Oct 5, 1995

Today's action will strengthen our nonproliferation policy by targeting our export control resources on those areas where they can make a difference.

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Oct 5, 1995

I call upon all Americans to recognize those individuals whose efforts contribute to the success of our national meals programs.

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