Address Before a Joint Session of Congress - Bill Clinton February 17, 1993

First Inaugural Speech of President William "Bill" Clinton 01-20-1993

As the first President elected in the post-Cold War era, Clinton stresses that it is a time for a renewal of America.

Address Before a Joint Session of Congress - Bill Clinton February 17, 1993

Clinton gives the economy his primary focus. He advocates for an emphasis on investment rather than consumption as well as a reduction in the federal deficit, government inefficiency, and government spending.

Press Conference on Gays in the Military - Bill Clinton January 29, 1993

President Bill Clinton addresses the press regarding his decision to lift the ban excluding homosexual individuals from military service. He argues that in the absence of any other disqualifying conduct, American citizens who wish to serve their country should be able to do so.

Remarks at the Signing of the Israeli-Palestinian Agreement - Bill Clinton September 13, 1993

This ceremony begins with President Bill Clinton speaking about the historic agreement being signed between the Israelis and the Palestinians. After Clinton speaks, Foreign Minister Shimon Peres of Israel and Mahmoud Abbas, PLO Executive Committee member, make brief remarks. Then Foreign Minister Peres and Mr. Abbas sign the declaration, and Secretary of State Warren Christopher and Foreign Minister Andrey Kozyrev of Russia sign as witnesses. Secretary Christopher and Foreign Minister Kozyrev then make remarks, followed by Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel and Chairman Yasser Arafat of the PLO. The video runs 63 minutes, but the transcript contains just President Clinton's first remarks.

Remarks on the Signing of NAFTA - Bill Clinton December 8, 1993

In light of a changing global economy, President Bill Clinton discusses the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which allows for fairer and more efficient trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. He believes that this agreement, by creating the world’s largest trade zone, will promote both economic and social progress.