Clinton, Bill
The Clinton administration has continued its build-up of troops to protect Kuwait from an Iraqi invasion, with close to 40,000 U.S. troops either in the Persian Gulf or on their way. The administration says there is evidence that Iraq is moving some of its troops back from positions
Clinton, Bill
Pres. Bill Clinton's enthusiastic welcome of Pres. Nelson Mandela marked a significant moment in history, as the two leaders shared a vision of hope and unity. Pres. Mandela, a veteran of 27 years of fighting against apartheid, was a symbol of the struggle for racial equality and democracy
Clinton, Bill
In a bid to promote economic development and protect American investors in Belarus, President Bill Clinton has transmitted the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Republic of Belarus Concerning the Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment to the Senate for advice and consent. This bilateral investment treaty,
Clinton, Bill
Palau, a Pacific Island nation, has long been under the administration of the United States through the United Nations Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. However, with the approval of the Compact of Free Association, Palau is about to gain its independence. This shift in status has been in the
Clinton, Bill
In September 1994, the United States deployed 1,500 troops to Haiti to facilitate the transition from dictatorial rule to an elected democratic government, as part of a multinational coalition provided for by the UN Security Council Resolution 940. The deployment was marked by a lack of resistance and resulted
Clinton, Bill
A devastating wave of gang-related violence is sweeping the nation, claiming the lives of innocent children and leaving families shattered with grief. President Clinton has taken a bold step in addressing this crisis by proclaiming September 12-16, 1994, as National Gang Violence Prevention Week. The President is deeply troubled by
Clinton, Bill
The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, signed into law by President Clinton on September 13, 1994, marked a significant shift in the federal government's approach to crime prevention. The Act established the Ounce of Prevention Council, a new body responsible for overseeing and coordinating
Clinton, Bill
As the international community continues to push for a peaceful resolution in Haiti, President Clinton has given the country's military leaders a 24-hour ultimatum to step down, warning that an invasion is imminent if they fail to comply. President Clinton has selected former President Jimmy Carter as his
Clinton, Bill
President Clinton has authorized a high-level delegation headed by former President Jimmy Carter to travel to Haiti in an effort to convince the de facto regime's military leaders to leave peacefully. The mission comes as the U.S. prepares to invade with 20,000 soldiers. Clinton decided to
Clinton, Bill
The 25-year campaign of violence by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) has finally come to an end, with the organization announcing it will pursue the path of peace. This watershed moment has been hailed by President Clinton as a crucial step towards a lasting peace in Northern Ireland. In a
Clinton, Bill
As the crime bill's passage in both the House and the Senate marked a significant achievement for the administration, President Bill Clinton and Attorney General Janet Reno expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the mayors who played a crucial role in pushing the legislation forward. The bill, which
Clinton, Bill
Pres. Bill Clinton expressed his pleasure and gratitude for the passage of his crime bill in the House of Representatives, marking a significant victory for law-abiding Americans and the federal government's efforts to reduce crime. The President thanked several Republican members of the House for their bipartisan support,
