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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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Jul 7, 1995

The next time we have any problems between American and Russian officials, I'm going to send them into space. I think I now know how to solve all international problems. [Laughter] I thank you very much, and I look forward to seeing all of…

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Jul 7, 1995

Welcome home, and congratulations. We are very proud of you. Commander Gibson. [Inaudible]--Mr. President. It's a pleasure for us to be back, back on the ground again, and to have had the opportunity to take part in this flight.

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Jul 7, 1995

I ran for President to bring new opportunity to the American people and demand more responsibility in return.

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Jul 7, 1995

The threat of the Senators to take this extreme position and block this welfare reform effort is just wrong.

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Jul 7, 1995

We are never going to end welfare unless people have the training and child care to be good workers and good parents.

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Jul 7, 1995

I want Congress to send me a bill that requires work, demands responsibility, and provides the child care people need to move from welfare to work.

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Jul 6, 1995

To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 to permit medicare select policies to be offered in all States

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Jul 6, 1995

I have invited President Nicephore Soglo of Benin for an official working visit to the White House on July 13.

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Jul 6, 1995

I intend to appoint Irving J. Stolberg to the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad.

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Jul 6, 1995

I intend to nominate John Raymond Garamendi to be Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior.

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Jul 6, 1995

I have accepted the invitations by the British and Irish Governments to visit the United Kingdom and Ireland, November 29 to December 2.

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Jul 6, 1995

I think because of your mission now, the United States and Russia... are going to be able to meet the challenge of building the international space station.

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Jul 6, 1995

I intend to renominate Ernest W. DuBester to the National Mediation Board.

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Jul 6, 1995

I want to offer a special congratulations to Norm Thagard on his record-breaking stay on orbit.

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Jul 5, 1995

Most-Favored-Nation Trade Status for Bulgaria July 5, 1995 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) On June 3, 1993, I determined and reported to the Congress that Bulgaria is in full compliance with the freedom of emigration criteria of…

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Jul 5, 1995

A good education clearly is key to unlocking the promise of today's economy in the 21st century.

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Jul 5, 1995

We must not sacrifice the future of our children in our zeal to save it.

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Jul 4, 1995

The CARE Act provides direct services to people living with HIV and AIDS through grants to states, cities, community organizations, and local clinics.

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Jul 4, 1995

Now is not the time to retreat in our national response to this terrible disease.

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Jul 1, 1995

The Palestine Liberation Organization continues to abide by the commitments described in section 583(b)(4) of the Act

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Jul 1, 1995

It is in the national interest to suspend the application of the following provisions of law until August 15, 1995

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Jun 30, 1995

You have shown us in so many ways that when you are given the chance, you can do extraordinary things.

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