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 1, 1994

The United States imposed economic sanctions on Iraq in response to Iraq's illegal invasion and occupation of Kuwait, a clear act of brutal aggression.

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Jul 31, 1994

Police officers want it because it bans the deadly assault weapons that outgun them every day.

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Jul 31, 1994

On the strength of that tradition, democracy now thrives in Warsaw.

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Jul 31, 1994

It's time for the lawmakers to do what the law enforcers have asked: Pass the crime bill now.

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Jul 31, 1994

Mayors want it because it will put 100,000 more police officers on the streets.

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Jul 31, 1994

We hold in our hearts the spirits of those who lost their lives.

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Jul 31, 1994

All the yellers and shouters in the world will not change the basic facts.

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Jul 31, 1994

I look forward to cooperating with the Congress in this effort to relieve human suffering.

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Jul 31, 1994

Let us work together to encourage respect for human rights and democratic values around the world.

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Jul 31, 1994

I directed the expansion of capabilities at the Kigali airport to support the UNHCR relief operation more effectively.

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Jul 31, 1994

I call upon all of the signatory states to uphold their pledge to protect human rights, to seek peaceful resolutions of conflicts, and to fully abide by their obligations under the Helsinki Accords.

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Jul 31, 1994

We recall the children of Warsaw who braved sniper fire to deliver messages for the Resistance.

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Jul 31, 1994

Fifty years later, the weapons of Nazi terror are lost to history.

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Jul 31, 1994

Today, the shared determination of CSCE members to uphold these essential values remains the keystone of European security.

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Jul 31, 1994

That is what we say to the naysayers, a Government that works for ordinary Americans again.

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Jul 31, 1994

On this day of remembrance, we pause together to recall the brutal path that has led to the triumph of freedom in Poland.

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Jul 31, 1994

Every major law enforcement organization in America supports this crime bill.

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Jul 31, 1994

The vigilant protection of these basic freedoms is the world's best hope for a Europe of growing cooperation and lasting peace.

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Jul 31, 1994

We do not intend that U.S. Armed Forces deployed to Rwanda become involved in hostilities.

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Jul 31, 1994

I ran for President, my fellow Americans, for some pretty basic reasons.

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