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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Jul 10, 1994

The executive branch must implement flexible work arrangements to create a 'family-friendly' workplace.

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Jul 10, 1994

The future we dream of cannot be achieved without the continued strong, unified efforts of Germany and the United States.

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Jul 10, 1994

I was very grateful to have the opportunity to visit here in Bonn for the first time and to be the first American President to come here since the fall of the Wall and the unification of Germany.

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Jul 10, 1994

I feel very strongly that the fact that we've been able to achieve a united position here gives us a chance to have the peace agreement work if it is accepted in good faith.

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Jul 10, 1994

I therefore adopt the National Performance Review's recommendation that a more family-friendly workplace be created by expanding opportunities for Federal workers to participate in flexible work arrangements.

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Jul 10, 1994

I will resist further cuts that would undermine our ability to have you do your job for the United States of America.

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Jul 9, 1994

No. All we know is what was reported. And it was reported that he died of a heart ailment, and that's all we know. We believe, as I said--first of all, we believe that Kim Il-song's leadership in starting these talks again was a very good…

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Jul 9, 1994

Let me say, first of all, I have extended sincere condolences to the people of North Korea on behalf of the people of the United States after the death of Kim Il-song, and I have expressed my deep appreciation to him for his leadership in…

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Jul 9, 1994

I was glad to see Europe sign that agreement with Russia at Corfu.

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Jul 9, 1994

Today’s statement makes it clear that we share fundamental foreign policy goals: support for democracy, free markets, building new security relationships.

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Jul 9, 1994

I have invited President Yeltsin to come to Washington to hold a summit with me and to have a state visit on September 27th and 28th, and he has accepted.

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Jul 9, 1994

I want to say publicly here that none of this could have been accomplished without the emergence of a democratic Russia and its democratic President.

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Jul 9, 1994

The United States is committed to joint economic activities that advance Russia's interests.

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Jul 9, 1994

When the Russian troops withdraw from the Baltics and Germany, it will end the bitter legacy of the Second World War.

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Jul 9, 1994

The most important thing is not to ask money, but that we be accepted and recognized as equal.

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Jul 9, 1994

We talked about Ukraine, its importance to Russia, to the United States, to the future.

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Jul 8, 1994

Kristine Gebbie July 8, 1994 Kristine Gebbie, the first National AIDS Policy Coordinator, served ably and with dedication as a member of our administration. With her help, the Federal Government finally began exercising real leadership in…

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Jul 8, 1994

Well, I'm disappointed. But my concern right now is to build a network of friends in the hemisphere who agree that the Haitians are entitled to consideration here and who want to help us to do it. And I'm grateful for the three nations who…

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Jul 8, 1994

I believe we will be able to develop a network to deal with them. The Panamanians will have to explain their own actions and their retraction of their former position. That is not for me to do. But I will say this: I appreciate what…

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Jul 8, 1994

It would be fair to say that my position has not changed since I first commented on that a few months ago. I do not believe that we should rule out any option. I believe we should continue to pursue the aggressive use of sanctions. I…

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Jul 8, 1994

We should see ourselves as they see us, a nation of doers, of optimists, a nation with a future, leading the world to a future of peace and prosperity.

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Jul 8, 1994

Immediate enactment of the GATT agreement would be a vital shot in the arm for the world economy.

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