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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Dec 1, 1994

If we work at all our levels, we can help take America in the direction it must move.

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Dec 1, 1994

While Government cannot be society's savior, neither can it sit on the sidelines.

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Dec 1, 1994

We know that most working families are actually working more; they have less leisure time.

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Dec 1, 1994

We have to attack problems that feed dependency, including the runaway problem of teen pregnancies.

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Nov 30, 1994

Interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be primarily engaged in illicit drug trafficking in that country's airspace is necessary

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Nov 30, 1994

Looking ahead, we hope to enhance the CSCE's role in the economic area.

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Nov 30, 1994

Today we are very much seized with developing mechanisms that can do better in the future.

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Nov 30, 1994

Each agency that owns or leases buildings for Federal use shall, within 4 years of the issuance of this order, develop an inventory of their owned and leased buildings.

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Nov 30, 1994

I will personally miss him very much, his wise counsel, his support, his strong leadership for the American people.

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Nov 30, 1994

I still believe the people of this country expect us to do right by our men and women in uniform.

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Nov 30, 1994

To do that, we'll work in close cooperation with the private sector here in the United States and with Britain, Ireland, and other concerned parties in Europe and elsewhere.

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Nov 30, 1994

That's why last month we announced our economic initiatives for Ireland.

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Nov 30, 1994

Our Armed Forces are the backbone of our national security strategy.

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Nov 30, 1994

The CSCE is already doing important work, some of it little-known, but we do feel that the crisis in former Yugoslavia illustrates the need to come up with a more effective approach to managing European security problems.

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Nov 30, 1994

It is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Adoption of Minimum Standards.

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Nov 29, 1994

The new direct lending program is good news for taxpayers as well.

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Nov 29, 1994

Government can work better, cost less, and direct lending proves it.

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Nov 29, 1994

I further authorize and direct the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to ensure that this memorandum and a schedule of the attached comparability payment rates and localities be published in the Federal Register.

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Nov 29, 1994

When one person suffers, the entire global family is affected.

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Nov 29, 1994

I direct the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to implement those payments, effective as of the beginning of the first applicable pay period commencing on or after January 1, 1995.

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Nov 29, 1994

On World AIDS Day, we rededicate ourselves to the battle against HIV and AIDS.

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