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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May 13, 1994

America must be changed by you, in your hearts, in your lives every day on every street in this country.

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May 13, 1994

The other party talked a lot in Washington about delivering for the free enterprise system. They talked, but we delivered.

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May 13, 1994

He proved that Democrats can govern in an austere fiscal climate by cutting spending and without raising taxes.

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May 13, 1994

As we reflect on the recent events in South Africa and celebrate times of renewal in our own history, let each of us find within ourselves the courage to overcome old animosities that get in freedom's way.

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May 13, 1994

Democracy's triumph in that distant land owes much to our own history and our own people.

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May 13, 1994

I sought the Presidency because I was inspired by what you just saw on that screen when I was a young man, and I believed we could do better.

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May 13, 1994

Freedom has many difficulties, and our democracy is far from perfect, but we never had to put up a wall to keep our people in.

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May 13, 1994

I applaud that community for refusing to give in to criminals who tyrannize the neighborhoods with their guns and took their children's freedom away.

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May 12, 1994

It means just what I said. When I have something to announce, I will announce it. On these matters, I tend to keep my own counsel more than on other things. I think it is the right thing to do. It is one of the few things that the…

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May 12, 1994

That's great. Well, you tell him, first of all, I enjoyed being with him last week. And I thank him and President Ford and Presi- dent Reagan for the work they did on the assault weapons ban. And tell him that I'm going to be calling him…

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May 12, 1994

I'm fine. I'm here with the Attorney General, who's also on another phone right here with me. Attorney General Janet Reno. Good morning.

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May 12, 1994

The Agreement shall also be implemented to advance sustainable development, pollution prevention, environmental justice, ecosystem protection, and biodiversity preservation.

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May 12, 1994

Gilberto Moreno will complement the excellent team of senior officials at the Education Department who have already helped us achieve so much in the way of education reform.

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May 12, 1994

I think he brings, one, a real devotion to the Bill of Rights and to the idea that personal freedoms are important to the American people.

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May 12, 1994

He obviously has a lot of political skills because of his reputation as a consensus builder on a court where most of the appointees were made by Republican Presidents.

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May 12, 1994

Without dispute, he is one of the outstanding jurists of our age.

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May 12, 1994

These individuals will bring to the Federal Government and the Education Department a wealth of experience in education and public service.

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May 11, 1994

Federal Council on the Aging May 11, 1994 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with section 204(f) of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3015(f)), I hereby transmit the Annual Report for 1993 of the…

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May 11, 1994

Trade and Development Agency May 11, 1994 Dear Mr. Chairman: As required by section 201(d) of the Jobs Through Exports Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-549; 22 U.S.C. 2421(d)), I transmit herewith the annual report of the Trade and Development…

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