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 11, 1994

My most memorable moment with Lewis was on Memorial Day a year ago at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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May 11, 1994

I believe that United States ratification of the Convention and its Protocols I and II will underscore our commitment to the principle that belligerents must refrain from weapons or methods of warfare that are inhumane or unnecessary from…

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May 11, 1994

I'm proud to announce today that the four of you, along with the leaders of 142 other cities, counties, and towns all across this country, will get a downpayment on this administration's pledge to put another 100,000 police officers on the…

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May 11, 1994

Freedom from violence and freedom from fear are essential to maintaining not only personal freedom but a sense of community in this country.

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May 10, 1994

Department of Housing and Urban Development May 10, 1994 To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 3536, I transmit herewith the 28th Annual Report of the Department of Housing and Urban Development…

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May 10, 1994

I am today signing into law S. 1930, the Farmers Home Administration Improvement Act of 1994.

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May 10, 1994

He brings the leadership and vision he has demonstrated throughout his years of public service to this critical assignment.

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May 10, 1994

My Administration is committed to more aggressive Government action to resolve the problem of delinquent farm loan debt.

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May 10, 1994

He brings an experienced background and skilled diplomacy to this important assignment.

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May 10, 1994

I am pleased to nominate him as my personal representative to Saudi Arabia.

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May 10, 1994

Ray is a good friend who I had the honor of serving with as a fellow Governor.

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May 10, 1994

There are too many borrowers, many of them of substantial means and not full-time farmers, who have been delinquent on their farm loans for years.

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May 10, 1994

Mary Ann Casey's extensive foreign service experience will be a great asset in her role as Ambassador to Tunisia.

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May 10, 1994

The Department of Agriculture agrees that the decision to contract with private attorneys for prosecution of actions will be made only upon its determination that the private attorney will provide competent and cost-effective legal…

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May 9, 1994

Thank you. I have very much enjoyed this. The questions were wonderful, and I thank the folks in Springfield and New Haven, too.

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May 9, 1994

Thank you. Mr. White. Our 10 Town Meeting is coming to a close. And we'd like to invite you, Mr. President, if you'd like, to stay behind and say hello to some of our friends.

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May 9, 1994

A lot of bumpy roads. But I think we will have an infrastructure built to take some advantage of this, but not until early next year in 1995. Mr. White. Mr. President, thank you ever so much. Unfortunately, we are just about out of time…

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May 9, 1994

A paid political announcement. [Laughter] Infrastructure Improvements [A participant asked about efforts to rebuild America's infrastructure.]

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May 9, 1994

Good for you, pal. Thanks. Give him a hand. [Applause] Child Support Enforcement [A participant asked about efforts to collect child support payments from irresponsible fathers.]

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May 9, 1994

Sometimes I still do. But my mother did a real good job, and she did the best she could. She worked real hard every day, and she was a real good mother. And I think I had a good childhood. And there are lots and lots of kids--a big…

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