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“Thanks to the leadership of Vice President Gore, we have a government for the Information Age, once again a government that is a progressive instrument of the common good, rooted in our oldest values of opportunity, responsibility and community, devoted to fiscal responsibility, determined to give our people the tools they need to make the most of their own lives in the 21st century, a 21st century government for 21st century America.”

Quote by William J. Clinton

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Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton, 1999

This volume is part of the ongoing series of official publications that preserve the public record of the United States presidency. It contains the official texts of presidential proclamations, executive orders, speeches, statements, and other public documents generated by the White House throughout 1999. The collection serves as an authoritative reference for researchers, historians, and citizens seeking access to the official communications and policy announcements from the Clinton administration during that specific year. The publication is produced by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, and follows the established format used for presidential paper collections spanning multiple administrations. more

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William J. Clinton
William J. Clinton

William Jefferson Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, was born on August 19, 1946. His presidency was marked by economic prosperity and a series of achievements in domestic and foreign policy. Despite controversies, including a sex scandal and impeachment, Clinton's economic legacy and foreign policy initiatives continue to be widely discussed and studied. more

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