Timeline of the Bill Clinton presidency (1995)

The following is a timeline of the presidency of Bill Clinton, from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1995.

January January 2 – Bill Clinton arrived in Little Rock, Arkansas and delivers remarks at Adams Field during the afternoon.Remarks on Arrival in Little Rock, Arkansas (January 2, 1995) January 2 – Clinton released a statement on actions being undertaken by the administration to combat anti-abortion violence against abortion clinics.Statement on Additional Steps To Prevent Violence at Abortion Clinics (January 2, 1995) January 3 – Clinton answered questions from reporters on his recent activities at the Robinson farm during the morning.Exchange With Reporters After Duck Hunting Near Cotton Plant, Arkansas (January 3, 1995) January 4 – Clinton attended the dedication of the William Jefferson Clinton Elementary Magnet School in Sherwood during the morning.Remarks at the Dedication of William Jefferson Clinton Elementary Magnet School in Sherwood (January 4, 1995) January 5 – Clinton delivered remarks on the intent of the administration to work with Congress on various legislative issues in the Cabinet Room during the morning.Remarks and an Exchange With Reporters on the Legislative Agenda (January 5, 1995) January 5 – Clinton delivered remarks at a press conference for Michael D. McCurry during an afternoon appearance in the Briefing Room.Remarks on the Appointment of Michael D. McCurry as Assistant to the President and Press Secretary and an Exchange With Reporters (January 5, 1995) January 6 – Clinton delivered an address on the economy in the Oval Office during the morning. He touts that the economy produced by his administration over the past two years has produced "5.6 million new jobs."Remarks on the Economy (January 6, 1995) January 10 – Clinton delivered an address at Galesburg High School on the economy and crime bill during the afternoon.Remarks to Students at Galesburg High School in Galesburg (January 10, 1995) January 11 – Clinton held his eighty-fourth news conference with Prime Minister of Japan Tomiichi Murayama in the Grand Foyer during the afternoon, answering questions from reporters on trade between the US and Japan, commemorations of World War II, Mexico, North Korea, and security arrangements between Japan and the US.The President's News Conference With Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama of Japan (January 11, 1995) January 11 – Clinton released a statement on the economic situation in Mexico in which he calls on "the international financial institutions to work quickly to put in place a substantial lending program to support Mexico's economic program."Statement on the Economic Situation in Mexico (January 11, 1995) January 12 – Clinton released a statement on the Democratic National Committee in which he states his intent to work on reforming the DNC to return to "the important business of electing Democrats at all levels of government, and assuring that the voices of the people who work hard and play by the rules--our constituents--are heard and heeded at the seats of government throughout our land."Statement on the Democratic National Committee (January 12, 1995) January 13 – Clinton attended the White House Conference on Trade and Investment in Central and Eastern Europe in the Grand Ballroom at the Stouffer Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio during the morning.Remarks in Cleveland, Ohio, at the White House Conference on Trade and Investment in Central and Eastern Europe (January 13, 1995) January 13 – Clinton announced the sending of "$10 million from the disaster relief fund" to California to aid with the removal of debris and bettering the health of denizens of the state.Statement on Disaster Assistance for California (January 13, 1995) January 16 – Clinton delivered an address on Martin Luther King Jr., in recognition of it being the federal holiday named after him, in the Amphitheater in Denver, Colorado during the afternoon.Remarks Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., in Denver, Colorado (January 16, 1995) January 17 – Clinton delivered an address in the Northridge Oviatt Library at California State University, Northridge during the morning.Remarks at California State University at Northridge (January 17, 1995) January 17 – Clinton gave remarks at the corner of Tina Way and Elisa Way in Roseville, California during the afternoon.Remarks to the Community in Roseville, California (January 17, 1995) January 19 – Clinton signed the Retirement Protection Act of 1994 in the Roosevelt Room during the afternoon. Clinton said the legislation will cause the "funding level of large, underfunded pension plans will be increased dramatically so that the benefits can be paid as they were promised."Remarks on the Retirement Protection Act of 1994 (January 19, 1995) January 21 – Clinton addressed the Democratic National Committee at the Hilton Hotel and Towers during the afternoon.Remarks to the Democratic National Committee (January 21, 1995) January 23 – Clinton signed the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 in the Oval Office during the morning. Clinton said the legislation "guarantees that the cafeteria workers and the police who work in Congress and who help millions of tourists every year will have the same rights as all Americans do to a safe environment, to collective bargaining, to civil rights protection."Remarks on Signing the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (January 23, 1995) January 24 – Clinton delivered his annual State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress.Address Before a Joint Session of the Congress on the State of the Union (January 24, 1995) January 27 – Clinton attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Room 450 of the Old Executive Office Building during the afternoon.Remarks to the U.S. Conference of Mayors (January 27, 1995) January 28 – Clinton delivered an address concerning welfare reform in the South Portico during the morning advocating that the reform be carried out through the requirement of "work and responsibility".Remarks on Welfare Reform (January 28, 1995) January 29 – Clinton attended the National Governors' Association Dinner in the State Dining Room during the evening.Remarks at the National Governors' Association Dinner (January 29, 1995) January 30 – Clinton addressed the National Governors' Association during a morning appearance in the East Room.Remarks to the National Governors' Association (January 30, 1995) January 30 – Clinton delivered an address to the National Association of Home Builders via satellite from Room 459 of the Old Executive Office Building during the afternoon.Remarks to the National Association of Home Builders (January 30, 1995) January 31 – Clinton released a statement in response to the Algeria terrorist attack the previous day condemning the act and stating "our profound hope that reason and dialog can transcend violence and hate and that a better future can be realized for all the people of Algeria."Statement on the Terrorist Attack in Algeria (January 31, 1995)

February February 1 – Clinton answered questions from reporters on the defense budget, the baseball strike, and Mexican loan guarantees at the Pentagon during the morning.Remarks Prior to a Meeting With Military Leaders and an Exchange With Reporters (February 1, 1995) February 2 – Clinton attended the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton Hotel during the morning.Remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast (February 2, 1995) February 2 – Clinton announced the nomination of Henry W. Foster, Jr. for Surgeon General of the United States and addresses the subjects of teen pregnancy, deficit reduction, China, and the baseball strike during the afternoon in the Oval Office.Remarks Announcing the Nomination of Henry W. Foster, Jr., To Be Surgeon General and an Exchange With Reporters (February 2, 1995) February 2 – In a statement, Clinton stated his approval of "Secretary of the Navy John Dalton's recommendation to name CVN-75 and CVN-76, Nimitz-class aircraft carriers currently authorized for construction, the U.S.S. Harry S. Truman and U.S.S. Ronald Reagan, respectively."Statement on Naming Aircraft Carriers for Presidents Truman and Reagan (February 2, 1995) February 3 – Clinton delivered an address on the minimum wage in the Rose Garden during the morning. Clinton touts the economic recovery the US has undergone since his tenure began and states the plans of the administration to combat continued disparity.Remarks on the Minimum Wage (February 3, 1995) February 4 – A recording of Clinton from the previous day was broadcast on the radio. Clinton addressed the economic reports the first two years of his tenure and discusses wages.The President's Radio Address (February 4, 1995) February 6 – Clinton delivered an address on the 1996 federal budget in Room 450 of the Old Executive Office Building during the morning.Remarks on the 1996 Budget (February 6, 1995) February 7 – Clinton stated his actions in relation to the Immigration Policy Initiative in the Roosevelt Room during the morning.Remarks on the Immigration Policy Initiative and an Exchange With Reporters (February 7, 1995) February 8 – Clinton announced the Community Policing Grants in Room 450 of the Old Executive Office Building during the morning.Remarks Announcing Community Policing Grants (February 8, 1995) February 9 – Clinton held his eighty-fifth news conference with Chancellor of Germany Helmut Kohl in Room 450 of the Old Executive Office Building during the afternoon. Reporters pose questions on Surgeon General Nominee Foster, Russia, welfare reform, Mexican loan guarantees, Bosnia, North Korea, the World Bank, terrorism, and German exports to Iran.The President's News Conference With Chancellor Helmut Kohl of Germany (February 9, 1995) February 9 – Clinton attended a dinner in honor of Chancellor Kohl in the State Dining Room during the evening.Remarks at a Dinner Honoring Chancellor Helmut Kohl of Germany (February 9, 1995) February 9 – Clinton transmitted the Omnibus Counterterrorism Act of 1995 to Congress for "immediate consideration and enactment" in a message.Message to the Congress Transmitting Proposed Legislation To Combat Terrorism (February 9, 1995) February 10 – Argentina ascended to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Clinton released a statement praising the choice and the country's current leadership.Statement on Argentina's Accession to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (February 10, 1995) February 11 – Clinton delivered a radio address from the Oval Office during the morning on the subject of the law and the handling of the issue by the administration and Congress.The President's Radio Address (February 11, 1995) February 12 – Clinton met with Middle Eastern leaders at the Blair House during the afternoon for discussions on forwarding a peace agreement.Remarks at a Meeting With Middle Eastern Leaders (February 12, 1995) February 13 – A recording of Clinton was released in which he addresses the denizens of Burundi and affirms the US's commitment to "stand with those who are against violence and for tolerance and peace."Radio Address to the People of Burundi (February 13, 1995) February 22 – Clinton addressed the Business Council at the Park Hyatt Hotel during the evening.Remarks to the Business Council (February 22, 1995) February 23 – Clinton delivered remarks at a luncheon in the governor general's residence during the afternoon.Remarks at a Luncheon in Ottawa (February 23, 1995) February 23 – Clinton attended the Gala Dinner in the Grand Hall at the Museum of Civilization during the evening.Remarks at a Gala Dinner in Ottawa (February 23, 1995) February 24 – Clinton spoke favorably on the health of Secretary of State Christopher and says he will come home with the other American officials including himself in Ottawa during a morning appearance at Parliament.Exchange With Reporters in Ottawa (February 24, 1995)