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 30, 1994

Harris Wofford doesn't always vote with me, but he always votes for you, and you ought to keep him there.

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Oct 30, 1994

There is a lag time between when you accomplish something in Washington and when people feel it in their own lives.

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Oct 28, 1994

No, I'm going to wear them to my press conference and hope that I'll get more respect. [Laughter] I'll just wait until a difficult question arises, and I will put it on and hope it serves as a shield.

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Oct 28, 1994

It was a wonderful visit. I was deeply touched by the reception of the people, grateful for the opportunity to address the Knesset. I leave redoubled in the support of the American people for the people of Israel and redoubled in my…

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Oct 28, 1994

I wrote that today we are one step closer to the time when the people of Israel can live together in peace with all of your neighbors, the time when people of Israel will never again suffer death and destruction--the events that are…

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Oct 28, 1994

That is why we're trusted to support the people of the Middle East.

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Oct 28, 1994

Those who take risks for peace will find that the United States does stand by them.

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Oct 28, 1994

If you step back and look at what is going on now in the Middle East, there absolutely is a struggle between the circle of peacemakers... and that is a comprehensive peace for the first time not just in decades, but in centuries.

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Oct 28, 1994

Today, I am signing into law H.R. 2970, a bill to reauthorize the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel and provide additional protections for Federal employee whistleblowers.

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Oct 28, 1994

I've been writing King Fahad, they have spoken many times on the telephone, but they had not actually met.

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Oct 28, 1994

It is very, very important; it's something he's going to keep working on.

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Oct 28, 1994

We must keep moving forward here at home with no thought of turning back.

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Oct 28, 1994

Accordingly, I am directing the agencies to follow appropriate procedures to protect the constitutional rights of such Federal employees and to consider the need for remedial legislation.

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Oct 28, 1994

I am absolutely convinced that what happened was... he didn't get into the other part of the question, which was, what is your policy on terrorism.

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Oct 28, 1994

Israel and Jordan looked to America to help them to make peace.

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Oct 28, 1994

I have been advised that one provision in this bill (section 9), which concerns the apparent authority of an arbitrator to discipline a Federal employee who was not a party to the original action, raises serious constitutional questions.

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