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 20, 1994

I don't want to go back, and I don't believe the American people will support this approach.

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Oct 20, 1994

We will maintain the deployment at the level we have it now for a while.

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Oct 20, 1994

Family members must work together to protect their loved ones from becoming infected.

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Oct 20, 1994

I do not believe that we can permit it to keep us from pursuing a comprehensive peace.

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Oct 20, 1994

I believe that the visit will further the goal of an ultimate peace agreement between Israel and Syria.

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Oct 19, 1994

If I can find one of those, I'll do that. Thanks. Ms. Clapprood. Yes. You've pushed my buttons. I thank you, sir, for joining us. God bless.

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Oct 19, 1994

Sure. Ms. Clapprood. As you go out jogging around the Charles River Thursday morning, would you put on your little ``walkwoman'' and listen to Clapprood and Whitley right here on WRKO?

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Oct 19, 1994

Oh, wow. Ms. Clapprood. You've got a place of honor, sir. And I thank you very much for joining us. Can I ask one favor?

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Oct 19, 1994

Oh, yes, it is that much and more. I mean, if anything, I am more hopeful, more optimistic about the future of this country than I was before I got here. Ms. Clapprood. You never want to say, ``Quit your bitching. Quit your whining. Why is…

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Oct 19, 1994

But the last 10 games of golf I've played I had 80 once, 81 twice, 82 three times, so I'm playing---- Ms. Clapprood. Oh, man.

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Oct 19, 1994

No. I miss bowling. I like to bowl, actually. Ms. Clapprood. By the way, I know I heard on your birthday one of your wishes was to break 80. Did you ever do that?

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Oct 19, 1994

I agree with that. Foreign Policy Accomplishments Ms. Clapprood. Yes. I wanted to ask you a little bit about international affairs, if we can. Coming on the heels now of what looks like a fairly peaceful transition and return of…

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Oct 19, 1994

But generally, I like radio because it's an immediate, it's almost an intimate thing. People feel like they're right there. Ms. Clapprood. Right.

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Oct 19, 1994

And I think that if the people of Massachusetts know that, they would be more inclined to reelect him, because he's really a very forward-looking Member of the Congress, and we need him back. Midterm Elections Ms. Clapprood. Well, one of…

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Oct 19, 1994

I'm glad to be back; looking forward to coming up there tomorrow. Education Ms. Clapprood. So let's talk about a couple of things. First of all, you need to know that all the kids over at Framingham High are looking forward to your coming…

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Oct 19, 1994

Well, it's high time. Ms. Clapprood. It is high time. I even went down for the big old Clinton watch when you were over on the Vineyard this summer, and I'm sorry I missed you. But we sort of feel like you've made Massachusetts your second…

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Oct 19, 1994

Great. It's a beautiful day down here. Ms. Clapprood. I've got to tell you something, sir. I have been waiting a long time on getting you on this program.

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Oct 19, 1994

The American maritime industry plays an important role in our Nation's economy and security. Under Secretary Pena's leadership, we have made significant progress implementing a program that enhances the competitiveness of American…

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Oct 19, 1994

We are not as good as we ought to be as a country in taking the things that work well in some school districts and seeing them spread throughout the country.

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