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).

Quotes by year · 1992202635,348 total · peak 1999 (4990)
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May 26, 1994

Our challenge today... is a primary challenge to our democracy today.

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May 26, 1994

I accept your resignation and understand your reasons for submitting it.

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May 26, 1994

It is imperative that those enjoying the privilege of aquatic recreational activities must accept the responsibility of ensuring safety on the water.

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May 26, 1994

We are celebrating the victory of an idea, a liberating idea, of democracy.

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May 26, 1994

To extend the time period for compliance with the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 for certain food products packaged prior to August 8, 1994.

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May 26, 1994

I think Prime Minister Ciampi did a fine job of bridging the period of transition.

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May 26, 1994

The United States will continue to exercise leadership in seeking international agreement on the conservation of whales.

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May 26, 1994

White House announcement on the availability of new communications technologies for the President's trip to France to commemorate the 50th anniversary of D-Day

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May 26, 1994

I have always thought that the arms embargo was unfair to the Bosnian Government, always.

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May 26, 1994

I urge all Americans to become informed and to always practice safe recreational boating.

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May 26, 1994

I know that the charges are bogus and that they'll ultimately be disproved or they'll die of their own weight.

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May 26, 1994

I am, frankly, more optimistic than I was about the future of the world than when I took office.

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May 26, 1994

To designate June 6, 1994, as 'D-Day National Remembrance Day.'

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May 26, 1994

You undertook your assignment with great vigor and effectiveness.

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May 25, 1994

We simply cannot, we must not continue to allow the attacks, the incidents of arson, the campaigns of intimidation upon law-abiding citizens that has given rise to this law.

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May 25, 1994

I treasure and would fight and indeed die to protect the rights of people to express their views on this issue, no matter how different they may be from mine.

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