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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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Aug 11, 1995

Let's end the hypocrisy of pretending that while sales to teens are illegal, marketing to teens is legal.

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Aug 11, 1995

Better than almost anyone in America, you know the powerful forces that are trying to preserve the status quo.

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Aug 11, 1995

No one, no one, should risk our children's future for their own personal gain.

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Aug 11, 1995

Our duty as adults to ensure that our children grow up healthy and strong.

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Aug 11, 1995

It is my duty to safeguard the health and the safety of our children.

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Aug 10, 1995

I applaud the French statement today. It will make it much easier for us to get a comprehensive test ban. I do not think they should resume testing, but they know that. That's a difference between us and them and most of the rest of the…

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Aug 10, 1995

Well, you mean should I go from five or six down to zero a year? Maybe so. But I don't think that's the point. The point I want to make is, number one, cigars and pipes were not found by the FDA to be part of this. Did you know that…

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Aug 10, 1995

Well, if you promise to run off with me, I might. [Laughter] But otherwise I can't think of any reason. [Laughter] 1996 Election

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Aug 10, 1995

First of all, it is far less accessible. It's harder to get. What we have advocated there, and I hope the Congress will adopt, is a national zero tolerance for alcohol among young drivers. If we go to zero tolerance among young drivers, I…

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Aug 10, 1995

I don't have anything new to add to what I've already said about that. I will reiterate, when I started this whole episode I said I would cooperate fully; I have cooperated fully. There is nothing else for me to do. I have to spend my…

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Aug 10, 1995

Well, I think you saw when Kuwait was threatened a few months ago, we are quite well-organized, and we have thought through what our--various scenarios there and how we might move. But beyond that, I don't want to say. And I don't want to…

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Aug 10, 1995

On the first question, we're obviously very concerned about Harry Wu and following his case very closely. And I think the situation is in a position where the less that is said about it right now, the better. But it's a very important…

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Aug 10, 1995

Well, we're exploring some ideas with the Europeans. I will say again what I said from the first day I came here: I do not believe it is right to impose peace on people. I don't think in the end you get a lasting peace. So the United…

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Aug 10, 1995

I am announcing today my decision to veto legislation that would unilaterally lift the arms embargo against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Aug 10, 1995

Intensified fighting in Bosnia would risk provoking a wider war in the heart of Europe.

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Aug 10, 1995

But unilaterally lifting the arms embargo will have the opposite effects of what its supporters intend.

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Aug 10, 1995

Lifting the embargo now could cause the fighting in Bosnia to escalate.

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Aug 10, 1995

The White House announced that the President will travel to Japan on November 16-21 to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders meeting and for a state visit.

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Aug 10, 1995

This is not the time for the United States to pull the plug on the U.N. mission.

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Aug 10, 1995

Unilaterally lifting the embargo will lead to unilateral American responsibility.

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Aug 10, 1995

But their vote to unilaterally lift the arms embargo is the wrong step at the wrong time.

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Aug 9, 1995

You guys are great. I feel better about my country. Ms. Zeigler. As we grow old, we're going to have good people, young people taking care of us. And thank you again for giving us this opportunity to showcase Teen Health Connection and to…

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Aug 9, 1995

I'm having a great time. Whenever I start to have a good time, I'm always supposed to go somewhere. Ms. Zeigler. We thank you.

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