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 26, 1994

Cooperation by Iraq with the United Nations since 1991 has been meager, sporadic, selective, and opportunistic.

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Oct 26, 1994

This has been my first opportunity to see first-hand the potential for a new Middle East.

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Oct 25, 1994

The importance of condemning terrorism and working together to go forward.

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Oct 25, 1994

The enemies of peace are desperate, but they must not defeat the hopeful forces of the future.

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Oct 25, 1994

It is fitting that we begin this day in Egypt with President Mubarak.

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Oct 25, 1994

You made a bold choice: You rejected the dark forces of terror and extremism.

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Oct 25, 1994

I want to reaffirm that the United States will stand with all friends of peace.

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Oct 25, 1994

Despite many sacrifices, the journey to peace has brought Egypt to better times.

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Oct 25, 1994

One of the things that I had hoped to do is to try to work through the differences on both sides.

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Oct 25, 1994

We're going to talk with Chairman Arafat about what we can do to keep the process going.

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Oct 25, 1994

Egypt's courageous example set at Camp David has paved the way to the historic progress we celebrate on this day.

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Oct 25, 1994

I believe we should move as quickly as possible, and I am pushing it as quickly as possible.

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Oct 24, 1994

Thank you. Let me say before you ask your question, I'm glad to have this opportunity to have this kind of discussion. And I want people who disagree with me to ask their questions. And I don't believe that any party or group has a…

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Oct 24, 1994

Let him finish. Let him finish. He wanted to do this; let him finish. Representative Hoke. Thank you, Mr. President. [Laughter] Because as one of its signers, your suggestion that I would take out a contract on my constituents is a…

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Oct 24, 1994

To tell you the truth, I got in late so I slept in. I was a derelict this morning, I didn't go jog. [Laughter] Mr. Meyer. Well, shame on you, but we'll give you this one.

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Oct 24, 1994

I'm looking forward to it. Thank you. Mr. Meyer. I'm sure that was the chilliest jog you've had in a while, but I hope it was okay this morning.

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Oct 24, 1994

That's right. Mr. Meyer. I think these people want to know why health care didn't pass and why the debate got so bogged down when this was clearly a top issue that Americans wanted and were willing to pay for 2 years ago.

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