Political Quotes

Bill Clinton

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Bill Jefferson Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from January 20, 1993, to January 20, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of Governor of Arkansas from 1983 to 1992. During his presidency, Clinton focused on several key policies, including welfare reform, economic growth, and healthcare reform. His administration is noted for achieving a budget surplus and for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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Feb 18, 1995

With our eyes closed, we can all still see the flag rising atop the hill.

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Feb 18, 1995

To be worthy of that sacrifice, we must determine in this time to remain the strongest nation in the world so that our freedom is never again threatened.

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Feb 18, 1995

To all of you who served at Iwo Jima, we are the children of your sacrifice, and we are grateful.

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Feb 18, 1995

Ultimately no lesson from Iwo Jima looms larger than the one behind me.

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Feb 17, 1995

The keys to opportunity for every American are education and training.

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Feb 17, 1995

I will fight for every idea, every proposal, every piece of legislation that strengthens the American dream.

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Feb 17, 1995

We must demand more responsibility from every citizen in return.

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Feb 17, 1995

That's about a 20 percent increase in the police forces of America to keep our people safer.

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Feb 17, 1995

I'm going to judge a policy not on whether it's a Republican or a Democratic one but on whether it's best for the American people.

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Feb 17, 1995

The Government's job is to expand opportunity while shrinking Government bureaucracy.

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Feb 16, 1995

Let us all remember the life he lived and the example he set.

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Feb 16, 1995

The purpose behind the fee is to improve both the customs facilitation so that people can move across the border easier and also to improve the immigration situation along the border.

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Feb 16, 1995

He believed in the American idea, but he respected others who saw the world differently.

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Feb 16, 1995

We stress that we have enjoyed excellent relations with a strong and unified Canada.

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Feb 16, 1995

Tonight we celebrate the extraordinary history of patriotism of our Nation's African-American citizens.

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Feb 16, 1995

We will continue to stand by the people of Georgia, Florida, and Alabama as they do the hard work of recovering from last summer's storms, rebuilding their homes, repairing their roads, and restarting their businesses.

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Feb 16, 1995

I think it underscores how important Canada as a nation is to the people of the United States.

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