“It is an egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.”
“We expect rain to bring some much-needed relief to New Yorkers experiencing poor air quality over the weekend.”
““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“We ought to condemn any hatred. We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.”
““I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.””

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On the recordFebruary 13, 1996
This is not just an emergency for a few days or a week.
Said by
Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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Remarks to Workers and Volunteers at the Flood Wall in Portland, Oregon

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