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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Aug 23, 2000

I will bring a message of friendship and solidarity from the people of the United States to the people of Colombia.

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Aug 23, 2000

I think it's an example to people who are friends of freedom everywhere in the world.

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Aug 22, 2000

Look, I can hardly remember an election where the choices were any clearer.

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Aug 22, 2000

Education is the constitutional responsibility of the States and the operational responsibility of the localities, but it is a national priority, and it must be.

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Aug 22, 2000

Our schools are working better: Reading scores are up; math scores are up.

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Aug 22, 2000

The good things that have happened in this country in the last 8 years are nothing compared to what all of us together could achieve in the next 8 or 10 years if, but only if, we make the right choices about our future.

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Aug 22, 2000

Politics is supposed to create the conditions and give people the tools to shape their dreams, not tear their hearts out.

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Aug 22, 2000

We were just up in Princeton together with Congressman Rush Holt, another good friend of mine.

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Aug 22, 2000

I hope we'll use this time to pay down our debt and get this country out of debt for the first time since 1835.

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Aug 22, 2000

I have taken this decision under the authority vested in me as President by section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950.

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Aug 22, 2000

We need to put it beyond politics and put our children first and get this done.

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Aug 22, 2000

You have to be able to tell people why they ought to vote for them.

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Aug 22, 2000

Make sure Susan wins; make sure Jon wins; make sure Joe and Al win.

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Aug 22, 2000

I want to thank you for choosing a proud and challenging profession.

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Aug 22, 2000

To inspire the young is one of the most important responsibilities of any public leader.

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Aug 21, 2000

Debbie will restore, along with Hillary and President Gore and Vice President Lieberman, a sense of real humanity to our national political life.

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Aug 21, 2000

I urge State and local officials to use the resources and flexibility provided through welfare reform to invest in supports for both current recipients and low-income working families.

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Aug 21, 2000

I promise you, most people don't know yet what the difference is in the economic policies of Debbie Stabenow and her opponent.

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