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 1, 1995

I mean, we believe there are international standards for human rights.

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Feb 1, 1995

These two aircraft carriers represent my pledge to ensure our security is underpinned with military forces that are ready to fight.

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Feb 1, 1995

Vietnam also has a worsening drug addiction problem and a growing role as a transit and trafficking point for Southeast Asian heroin.

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Feb 1, 1995

I am confident that Les Aspin, Warren Rudman, and the other outstanding members of this Commission will work cooperatively with the leadership of the intelligence community and the Congress to ensure continued bipartisan support for this…

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Feb 1, 1995

I am pleased today to announce my intention to nominate him as the Surgeon General of the United States.

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Feb 1, 1995

The Surgeon General of the United States has enormous responsibilities.

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Feb 1, 1995

I think it's that there are general genuine differences that people have on issues.

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Feb 1, 1995

Since the intervention, measures taken by the Aristide government, as well as improved cooperation between the Haitian and United States Governments, appear to have drastically reduced trafficking through the Haitian part of Hispaniola.

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Feb 1, 1995

I want Dr. Foster to use what he's learned to help America attack the epidemic of teen pregnancies and unmarried pregnancies.

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Feb 1, 1995

I was honored to say in the State of the Union last week that none of us can change our yesterdays, but all of us can change our tomorrows.

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Feb 1, 1995

Protecting our Nation's security—our people, our territory, and our way of life—is a President's foremost constitutional duty.

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Feb 1, 1995

Intelligence remains a critical element of our national power and influence.

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Feb 1, 1995

I literally—you know, the one thing I realize is, is I wasted too much time when I got here.

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Feb 1, 1995

I think the churches could well be involved in more activities.

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Feb 1, 1995

Belize has been removed from the list of major drug producing countries.

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Feb 1, 1995

I have determined that the following countries are major illicit drug producing or drug transit countries: Afghanistan, The Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Burma, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Hong Kong, India…

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Feb 1, 1995

Ronald Reagan exhorted us to carry on until the twilight struggle against communism was won.

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Feb 1, 1995

I think it requires some investment of taxpayer money in the areas of particularly basic health care and nutrition.

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Feb 1, 1995

Taiwan has become an important point for the transshipment and repackaging of heroin and should be included on the list on that basis.

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