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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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May 5, 1995

Prohibits new investments by United States persons in Iran or in property owned or controlled by the Government of Iran.

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May 5, 1995

I have now taken additional measures to respond to Iran's continuing support for international terrorism.

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May 5, 1995

I sent strong legislation to Congress to try to stop those abuses.

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May 4, 1995

[Inaudible]--always try to get me into a discussion that I don't want to have instead of the one I do want to have. Ms. Cannon. No, but I mean to try to turn the content of those shows over into something a little bit more constructive.

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May 4, 1995

Well, I intend to do--I'm going to continue to try to talk about these things and talk about it more and encourage others to do that as well. Freedom of Speech Ms. Cannon. So, in other words, Mr. President, what you're suggesting is…

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May 4, 1995

Well, that's not my--I'm not going to make that judgment. I'm not the person to make that judgment. What I believe is the FBI, if they have reason to be concerned about it, should have the ability to look into any group where they think…

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May 4, 1995

It depends on--but here's the deal. The FBI needs to be in a position, without abusing people's freedoms, to try to prevent things like Oklahoma City from happening. Ms. Montgomery. And should they do that by beginning surveillance of some…

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May 4, 1995

Okay. Militia Groups Ms. Montgomery. So, first, in the wake of the bombing, you've proposed to expand the FBI's power to investigate terrorist groups by using standards that determine when a group or individual becomes an appropriate…

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May 4, 1995

Sure, have at it. Ms. Montgomery. All right. I've got three related to the Oklahoma City tragedy, and one about trade talks with Japan. And then we've got a few other ones if there's time.

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May 4, 1995

Great. Ms. Montgomery. Good morning, Mr. President. My name is Laurie Montgomery. I'm a reporter with the Detroit Free Press. And I'm going to be asking you most of the questions this morning. I have some that I think are real important to…

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May 4, 1995

I announced my intention to appoint Ronald W. Drach and Sylvia Walker as Vice Chairs of the President's Committee on Employment of People With Disabilities.

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May 4, 1995

It is with this in mind that I would like to say something to the paramilitary groups and to others who believe the greatest threat to America comes not from terrorists from within our country or beyond our borders but from our own…

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May 4, 1995

He is an experienced leader with proven commitment to preservation, access, and use of Government records.

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May 4, 1995

I am confident his sharp communication skills as well as his experience working with Congress and balancing budgets will provide the skilled management the Archives needs during these challenging times.

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May 4, 1995

I am very proud to say that for the first time since the dawn of the nuclear age, no Russian missiles are pointed at the people of the United States.

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May 4, 1995

I announced my intention to nominate Robert F. Rider as a member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service.

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May 4, 1995

I announced the selection of H. Martin Lancaster as Special Adviser to the President and U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Director on the Chemical Weapons Convention.

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May 4, 1995

I announced my intention to appoint Paul Calabresi to the President's Cancer Panel.

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May 4, 1995

It falls to your generation to make your historic choices for America.

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May 4, 1995

I announced the appointment of Michael V. Dunn to serve as a Federal Representative and Robert Lee Stanton to serve as a Public Representative to the Rural Telephone Bank Board.

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May 4, 1995

I'm honored to be your speaker today and to be back on this wonderful campus.

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