Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 13, 1996
We acted in southern Iraq, where our interests are the most vital and where we had the capacity to increase the international community's ability to deter aggression by Saddam against his neighbors.
Said by
Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

The President's Radio Address

Share & report

More from Bill Clinton

Oct 24, 2023

From the first days of our Revolution, America's security has depended on the clarity of this message: Don't tread on us.

congress.gov
Aug 21, 2024

Kamala Harris confronts an interesting dilemma. We're going to walk out of here feeling pretty good. I think we've got energy. We are happy.

cbsnews.com
Apr 21, 2021

The plan is not just tough. It is fair. It will put police on the street and criminals in jail.

msnbc.com
Aug 21, 2024

I have no idea how many more of these I'll be able to come to.

cbsnews.com

Other voices in this conversation