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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).
First, let me say it's a great honor to have President Chirac here for his first visit as President. But we have known each other since I became President. And I think you met my wife before I was elected. I've had many good visits with…
I'd rather answer all these questions at the press availability. [At this point, one group of reporters left the room, and another group entered.] France-U.S. Relations
I think I would--what we want to do is get a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. That's high on our agenda, and we have agreed not to test while we search for that. And I'll--if there are further questions on that, I will answer them at…
Well, I think it's been sort of decidedly mixed, don't you? Senator Breaux was just telling me that he and Senator Lieberman endorsed it today.
This summit marks another concrete step in our efforts to advance the security and prosperity of the American people by seizing the opportunities of the global economy.
The new authority would be responsible for addressing the Washington, D.C. area's need for an enhanced southern crossing of the Potomac River.
I will also make it clear to the Prime Minister that I am determined to carry through on my effort to open Japan's auto markets.
I will impose sanctions, and the United States will also pursue a case before the World Trade Organization.
We will embrace joint initiatives to contain and defuse any crisis that does develop.
No issue is more important to our nations than stopping the spread of nuclear weapons.
Going into this meeting the United States is in a strong position to continue leading our allies in the fight for long term global prosperity.
Every day they are producing untold new opportunities for our people; they also lead us into uncharted territory with new problems.
With the nation facing serious budget constraints, such a spending increase is neither affordable nor militarily necessary.
But I ask you again not to lose sight of the broader truths of our relationship.
Those of us in the G-7 have a very special responsibility to address these forces of change.
I made it clear that I am determined to carry through on my effort to open Japan's auto markets.
Enactment of legislation to designate the National Highway System is one of the Administration's top transportation priorities for this session.
I have today accepted the resignation of Admiral William O. Studeman as Deputy Director of Central Intelligence.
Never have the ties between our nations been more important, and never have they been closer.
Our two great democracies will never rest in our pursuit of a better, a safer, and a more prosperous future for all of our people.
We have pledged to each other today that however difficult our differences get in one area or the other of this relationship, we will not let it destroy the bonds of friendship.
From the beginning of our administration, we have led the international effort to expand trade on a free and fair basis.
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