Iraq
The Clinton administration's top foreign-policy officials, including Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Defense Secretary William Cohen, and White House national security adviser Sandy Berger, came to Ohio State University to explain the administration's position on the potential bombing of Iraq. However, their efforts were met with
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The controversy surrounding President Clinton's decision to send troops to Bosnia stems from his own history of avoiding military service during the Vietnam War, raising questions about his credibility as a commander-in-chief. This crisis of trust is also reflective of a broader issue, one that has been present
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As Pres. Bill Clinton celebrated Thanksgiving, he reflected on America's leadership in bringing peace to Bosnia-Herzegovina after four years of terrible conflict. Clinton highlighted the US role in brokering a cease-fire, negotiating a comprehensive peace agreement, and securing a commitment to peace from all parties involved. He emphasized
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President Clinton underscored his administration's commitment to opening the Japanese market to foreign goods, urging Tokyo to take concrete steps to narrow its $60 billion annual trade surplus with the United States. In a conference on Pacific Rim economics, Clinton warned that unless negotiators reach an agreement, the
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President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin engaged in a critical discussion about the conflict in Chechnya, with both leaders reaffirming their stance on the issue. Clinton emphasized that the US views Chechnya as an integral part of Russia, an internal matter to be resolved by Russia's
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A proposed bill by Representative Peter King to strengthen trade sanctions against Iran, incorporating legislation from Senator Alfonse D'Amato that bans US trading with foreign companies dealing with Iran, is unlikely to gain traction in the House. The bill would require all trading partners, including oil industry customers,
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President Bill Clinton emphasized in a letter to congressional leaders on May 17, 1995, that Iraq continues to engage in dilatory tactics to comply with UN Security Council resolutions. Clinton highlighted Iraq's refusal to comply with its obligations regarding weapons of mass destruction, including the refusal to account
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Presidents Clinton and Yeltsin met for three hours at the Kremlin, making little progress on key issues that have strained relations between the two countries. Despite Clinton's efforts to persuade Yeltsin to cancel a $1 billion sale of nuclear reactors to Iran, drop his opposition to NATO expansion,
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President Clinton has delayed issuing an executive order to ban US trade with Iran, considering tougher sanctions instead. The decision comes amidst growing pressure from the Jewish community and members of Congress to further punish Iran for its terrorist activities. The proposed order has sparked criticism, with some arguing that
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In a surprise move, the White House announced it will sign an executive order prohibiting US companies from participating in oil sector development work in Iran. The order aims to block a contract between Conoco Inc.'s Dutch affiliate, Conoco Iran N.V., and the National Iranian Oil Co.
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President Bill Clinton's decision to allocate funds from the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF) to assist Mexico in its financial crisis marked a critical moment in international economic cooperation. The situation was deemed a unique and emergency circumstance, warranting swift action to prevent further destabilization of the global exchange
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Pres. Bill Clinton emphasized the significance of bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the US and Canada, citing the progress made in the North American Free Trade Agreement and GATT as substantial economic benefits. He expressed his enthusiasm for closer cooperation to achieve further gains, particularly in trade, investment, and
