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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Oct 31, 1994

Yes, I can hear you. Can you hear me? Midterm Elections Mr. Lancer. Yes. Good afternoon. You're in the State ostensibly to help Harris Wofford win election to a full term. He replaced John Heinz in a special election a couple of years ago…

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Oct 31, 1994

I think you will see some— if our program works the way it's supposed to, you should see some advertising about this program.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 31, 1994

This law passed the Congress last summer—I mean, summer before last, summer of '93.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 31, 1994

I feel good about the job they do, and so I'm going to keep being out here among the people.

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Oct 31, 1994

We really have got to have a grassroots sea change in America in every neighborhood in this country.

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Oct 31, 1994

It's a lower cost loan; number two, the repayment terms are much better.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 31, 1994

We saved over $4 billion over a 5-year period in the cost to the taxpayers.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 31, 1994

If we had more Republicans who were willing to support Senator Chafee, we'd have a health care bill today.

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Oct 31, 1994

Direct the additional drawdown for Israel of an estimated $75 million in defense articles from the stocks of the Department of Defense and defense services of the Department of Defense, as appropriate.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 31, 1994

The world is safer and more prosperous than it was when I took office.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 31, 1994

I think when the American people understand both what we have done and what they're offering, that we're going to be in much better shape.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 31, 1994

We ought to keep on doing what we've been doing for 21 months, not go back to what worked so poorly for 12 years before.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 31, 1994

If you have a vigorous debate on the issues and if you have a real hopeful campaign, if you're trying to build up not tear down, then people come out and vote.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 31, 1994

I think we've got a chance in the last 8 days to get a real vote for the future and not a vote for the past.

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Oct 31, 1994

It is unheard of that we can make better loans available at lower cost to the borrowers and still lower the costs to the taxpayers.

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