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 14, 1995

Children are the future of our country, and protecting them is America's most sacred responsibility.

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Feb 14, 1995

Simple safety measures—such as using child-resistant packaging correctly, locking cupboards, keeping prescriptions and cleaning supplies out of the reach of a child's hands—all can protect our most precious resource from the dangers of…

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Feb 14, 1995

I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authorities and duties vested in the President under sections 1205(d) and 1207(c) of Title XII of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995.

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Feb 14, 1995

One of the nicest things about golf is that it's really becoming a sport for every man and woman in America.

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Feb 14, 1995

I call upon all Americans to observe this week by participating in appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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Feb 14, 1995

Every year we lose children to poisoning—and almost all of these poisonings are preventable.

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Feb 13, 1995

I don't know; you haven't stayed rounded up too well, Helen [Helen Thomas, United Press International]. This corral analogy has got its limits. [Laughter] [At this point, one group of reporters left the room, and another group entered.]

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Feb 13, 1995

It sort of--it outlines the basic principles that will govern our relationship and also sets forward an agenda for how we can work together so that we can support their successes, which is something we want to do.

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Feb 13, 1995

I'd like to tell you how delighted I am to welcome President Zhelev and the representatives of his government here. The United States supports the democratic and economic transformation of his country, and we're looking forward to having…

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Feb 13, 1995

Did he say that today? They're dropping like flies? Is that what you said? I notice there are still a few. [Laughter] I wish the absence of Republican opposition was my main worry, but I don't think it is. Somebody will show up, sure as…

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Feb 13, 1995

I think if he's judged on his life's work, on the merits, I think he'll be confirmed. I think that if he gets the kind of hearing I would expect him to get from a fair-minded Senate, I think he'll be confirmed. Border Crossing Fees

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Feb 13, 1995

I want to talk to you today about the importance of this community college and education in general.

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Feb 13, 1995

I believe it is the responsibility of our generation to work together to preserve the American dream for all Americans.

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Feb 13, 1995

Education and training are the keys to opportunity for every American.

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Feb 13, 1995

We should create more opportunity; we should insist on more responsibility from all of us; and we should work to build our communities at the grassroots level.

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Feb 13, 1995

Our job, yours and mine together, is to redefine the partnership to empower our people through education and through training to face the demands of this age.

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Feb 13, 1995

I was disappointed to receive your February 7, 1995 letter indicating your intent to delay action on several of these emergency requests until the Administration proposes offsets.

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