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 8, 1995

H.R. 668 in its current form is inconsistent with the President's Budget proposal and does not contain provisions to offset the increased direct spending.

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Feb 8, 1995

He made us feel that we could amount to something in our lives.

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Feb 8, 1995

He taught me that we could make peace in the world if we seek a better understanding.

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Feb 8, 1995

Let us raise a glass to the friendship between the people of the United States and the people of Germany.

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Feb 8, 1995

The ongoing dispute also threatens further serious harm to an important national institution.

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Feb 8, 1995

Now our two nations must continue our journey together with the same resolve we have shown in the past.

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Feb 8, 1995

He believed in reason and that, in the end, democracy would only prevail if we had the courage to seek the truth.

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Feb 8, 1995

Chancellor Kohl, in the spirit of friendship and gratitude and with great hope for the future, it is a personal honor on behalf of all the people of the United States to welcome you back to the White House.

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Feb 8, 1995

I think we are almost completely in agreement on our positions.

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Feb 8, 1995

Senator Fulbright left his mark on the lives of all the people who have benefited from those scholarships.

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Feb 8, 1995

We share a vision of European security that embraces a democratic Russia.

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Feb 8, 1995

The knowledge and wisdom, the insight and perspective, imparted by history, philosophy, literature, and other humanities disciplines enable us to meet the challenges of contemporary life.

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Feb 7, 1995

I am encouraging these parties to go back and work out their differences. Until I am convinced that they have exhausted all opportunities to do that, the less I say about all other issues, the better we're going to be. I do not want to be…

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Feb 7, 1995

I'm going to send it up tomorrow, and I would like to have it considered expeditiously, yes. I haven't looked at the congressional calendar; I don't even know what their options are for that. But I think it should be considered…

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Feb 7, 1995

Well, I think both sides have their share of blame, and I think it would be wrong for me to characterize it at this time. I don't think that would help to settle the suit. You should ask them why they won't accept what they won't accept…

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Feb 7, 1995

We shouldn't undermine our ability to implement the drug control strategy.

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Feb 7, 1995

We are working hard to help communities to arm themselves to fight crime and violence.

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Feb 7, 1995

The decisive advantage United States intelligence provides this country is, therefore, as important as it has ever been.

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