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 25, 1994

Ann Forts represents the goal of my administration in meeting the needs of citizens with disabilities.

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Aug 24, 1994

Well, for one thing, I'm not sure that it would all pass. There is an answer to that. The first answer is, the House adopted them separately and together. The Senate, 95 to 4, before this issue got politicized, voted for a crime bill that…

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Aug 24, 1994

I know her well. Mr. Burns. That's a pretty high delegate, you know. So all of this money being spent by the special interests on health care, which has to be conceded has been spent, is not going to get a warm reception unless there is a…

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Aug 24, 1994

We were talking before we went on the air; I really have always enjoyed talk radio and I've done a lot of it, particularly when I was Governor, and in my campaign I did a lot. I find that there's a certain immediacy to it that I like. I…

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Aug 24, 1994

Glad to be here, Gene. Mr. Burns. Do you feel like Daniel in the mouth of the lion's den? You and talk radio these days seem to have this running battle.

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Aug 24, 1994

We must not let any nation, even a nation as close to us as Cuba, control the immigration policy of the United States.

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Aug 24, 1994

The long, hard wait is finally over, and the American people are going to get the action against crime they have been demanding for over 6 years.

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Aug 24, 1994

This crime bill is going to make every neighborhood in America safer.

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Aug 24, 1994

For 6 long years, the American people have watched and waited as Washington talked about stemming the tide of crime and violence in this country but did not act.

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Aug 24, 1994

These nominees will bring legal talent and dedication to the Federal bench.

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Aug 24, 1994

Violent criminals are going to learn quickly that the revolving door on our prisons has been locked and bolted shut.

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Aug 24, 1994

Ordinary Americans all across our country ought to take heart today.

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Aug 23, 1994

I think today there is so much—there's a lot of information about what we're doing up here, but I don't think there's a lot of basic understanding that we impart.

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Aug 23, 1994

I really have always enjoyed talk radio and I've done a lot of it, particularly when I was Governor.

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Aug 23, 1994

The fruits of cooperation between our two nations can already be seen in our historic achievements on military and nuclear security matters.

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Aug 23, 1994

I think one of the things that Al From said to me...captures in one sentence the dilemma I face as President.

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Aug 23, 1994

Today, on behalf of all the American people, I congratulate you on realizing Shevchenko's dream and on the great years of freedom that lie ahead for all of you.

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Aug 23, 1994

We are a people of—a democratic government requires some flexibility and compromise and people working together.

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Aug 23, 1994

I've got to do a better job of saying, okay, look, here is what we can do, here are our problems, here are our opportunities.

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Aug 23, 1994

A lot of studies have shown that the way news is reported tends to be more negative and more editorial.

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