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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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Feb 28, 1995

There has to be a difference of opinion in the United States or you're on the long end of it--you're in the right position. [Laughter]

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Feb 28, 1995

That's right. We have--you know, our relationship with the Dutch, it's a very--it's a deep and broad and complex one. There are a lot of things involved in it, and this is just one part of it. We are allies in every sense of the word, in…

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Feb 28, 1995

I've already done that. I've already made my pitch, if you will. Prime Minister Kok. And Mr. President, if we don't buy them, we remain a great country.

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Feb 28, 1995

Well, that's a decision for the Dutch Government to make. Obviously, I hope that that will be the decision because I think on the merits, it's the best product. But that's a decision that the Government has to make.

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Feb 28, 1995

I encourage Americans to learn about women's history—this month and throughout the year.

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Feb 28, 1995

We must not let the ripple of isolationism that has been generated build into a tidal wave.

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Feb 28, 1995

This administration has made clear our opposition to block grants for our nutrition programs.

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Feb 28, 1995

You make it impossible for them to use the material to make nuclear weapons.

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Feb 28, 1995

Women's History Month offers us an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of all of the women who have enriched our Nation.

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Feb 28, 1995

Women have made inestimable contributions to our country throughout our Nation's history.

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Feb 28, 1995

The United States simply could not be strong at home unless we were strong and prepared to lead abroad.

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Feb 28, 1995

There is a vast difference... between an indefinite extension and an extension for a term of years.

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Feb 28, 1995

We have begun to check the wasteful and dangerous spiral of nuclear arms.

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Feb 28, 1995

I remain committed to ensuring that the Congress is kept fully informed regarding significant employments of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Feb 28, 1995

It is my intention that this will be an operation of short duration whose only purpose is to assist in the withdrawal of UNOSOM II forces.

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Feb 28, 1995

The U.S. forces have returned to Somalia to support the U.N. withdrawal as part of the U.S. long-standing commitment to U.N. humanitarian efforts in Somalia.

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Feb 28, 1995

This is a demonstration of the United States continuing commitment to the process of reducing nuclear arsenals.

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Feb 28, 1995

Today, more than ever before, people across the globe do have the opportunity to reach their God-given potential.

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Feb 28, 1995

We are not -- I repeat not -- considering any compromise in our goal of an indefinite extension.

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Feb 28, 1995

I transmit herewith the Twenty-seventh Annual Report of the Department of Transportation, which covers fiscal year 1993.

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Feb 28, 1995

Nothing is more important to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons than extending the treaty indefinitely and unconditionally.

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Feb 28, 1995

I transmit herewith the 13th Annual Report of the Department of Energy, which covers the years 1992 and 1993.

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Feb 28, 1995

The main value of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty is a security instrument to the member states.

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