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Freedom

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Apr 27, 2000

I urge the people of the United States to consider anew how our laws protect our freedoms and contribute to our national well-being.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Mar 7, 2000

If you believe in a future of greater openness and freedom for the people of China, you ought to be for this agreement.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Mar 2, 2000

We can make this the safest big country in the world, and we can do it without undermining the personal liberties of other people.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Jul 18, 1999

I'm glad I live in a country which gave that child a chance to have a life.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Jul 15, 1999

I take this action because it is in America's national interest and because it will hasten the day when the people of Cuba enjoy freedom and democracy.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Jul 1, 1999

I determined and reported to the Congress that the Russian Federation was not in violation of the freedom of emigration criteria.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Jun 20, 1999

The whole world admires Slovenia's success in building freedom and prosperity.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Jun 20, 1999

Now, at last, the flag flying in this capital stands for independence and democracy and the better life you are building.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Mar 3, 1999

This is about the fundamental right of every human being to dream and work and strive and the obligation never to quit, never to give in, never to be limited, never to be defined.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 18, 1999

Today's ceremony is about a moment in 1882 when our Government did not do all it could do to protect an individual American's freedom.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 4, 1999

The genius of actually being able to have an idea and act on it, it's the whole secret of America.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Jul 19, 1998

I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to rededicate ourselves to supporting the cause of freedom, human rights, and self-determination for all the peoples of the world.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Jul 19, 1998

If we want to lead the world for peace and freedom and prosperity, we have to be responsible partners.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Dec 10, 1997

This country is still around here after 220 years plus because people got a chance to live their dreams.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Dec 8, 1997

By diligently and faithfully enforcing our civil rights laws, the lawyers and members of this division have helped all of us live closer to the ideals that lie at the heart of that dream—freedom and equality of opportunity.

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