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 12, 1995

Were the UN not engaged in promoting peace and security, we would have to invent it.

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Feb 12, 1995

I look forward to our conversations and to continuing the support of the United States for the democratic and economic transformations in the country.

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Feb 12, 1995

I will veto any effort to repeal or undermine the 100,000 police commitment.

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Feb 12, 1995

We must make it possible for the American people to invest in the education of their children and in their own training and skills.

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Feb 11, 1995

We are as committed today as we have ever been to a comprehensive peace.

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Feb 11, 1995

The United States is still committed to this, more strongly than ever.

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Feb 11, 1995

We cannot allow the rise of terror again to threaten this peace.

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Feb 10, 1995

Treaty February 10, 1995 I warmly welcome Argentina's accession to the Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty (NPT) this morning. In joining the NPT, Argentina has taken an historic step to reinforce its own security and to unite with 170 other…

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Feb 10, 1995

Our children need a constant drumbeat reminding them that drugs are not safe, drugs are illegal, drugs can put you in jail, and drugs may cost you your life.

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Feb 10, 1995

I ran for President because I believe it's the responsibility of our generation to work together to preserve the American dream for all Americans.

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Feb 10, 1995

Make no mistake about it, parents must set a good example for their children.

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Feb 10, 1995

Every citizen in America has to help in this fight, because no amount of police officers can replace people taking responsibility for their own lives and for their communities.

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Feb 9, 1995

Yes, sir. The normally suave and confident-- [laughter]--is suffering technology breakdown. [Laughter] German Exports to Iran

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Feb 9, 1995

I can tell you that I'm very pleased about it, and that--obviously, there are some things that are better left unsaid, but I would refer back to the statement that I issued. This country is serious about combating terrorism. We are going…

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Feb 9, 1995

Absolutely. I'm under--I have no information that it's beginning to unravel. And I think it can go forward. I think it should go forward. I think it must go forward. It is a major part of our strategy to protect the world from nuclear…

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Feb 9, 1995

I'm not sure that's going to happen. I certainly don't think it should happen. You know what my position is. North Korea

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Feb 9, 1995

I thought you were a German on that side. [Laughter] Go ahead. Chancellor Kohl. I am content. I'm satisfied with the result. After all, we did agree on the road to that decision one or the other hurdle could have been taken more elegantly…

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Feb 9, 1995

Let me say just before I recognize the first question, I'd like to thank the Chancellor for his expressions. I think he could speak not only for the people of Germany but for the--largely, for the people of the rest of the world, of…

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Feb 8, 1995

Andean Trade Preference Act February 8, 1995 To the Congress of the United States: I hereby submit the first report on the Operation of the Andean Trade Preference Act. This report is prepared pursuant to the requirements of section 203 of…

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Feb 8, 1995

I don't know. I haven't heard much from them, but I had lunch with a number of House Members today who said that, based on what they knew, they were for him, and so am I. I think he's a good man. You read the editorial from his hometown…

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Feb 8, 1995

No, because if I hadn't named a Federal mediator, without a baseball commissioner, then I would have felt that we hadn't gone the last mile to try to help resolve it. So I'm glad I named Mr. Usery. He did the very best he could. And I…

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Feb 8, 1995

I'll send the legislation up there. I think that this is--they should be reluctant; I was reluctant; we're all reluctant. If we had a baseball commissioner, we wouldn't--none of us would have been in here. I respect their reluctance. What…

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Feb 8, 1995

Well, we've only been here 2 years. I'm pretty proud of what Mr. Woolsey did and what the CIA has done. I think they deserve credit for solving problems. Baseball Strike

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