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 8, 1994

We must provide for people to be in big buying groups where they can compete for health care.

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May 8, 1994

I do hereby proclaim the month of May 1994, as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.

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May 8, 1994

I call upon individual Americans, representatives of government at all levels, businesses, and community, volunteer, and educational groups to work to increase opportunities for older Americans and to adopt healthier lifestyles.

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May 8, 1994

I just wanted to thank you for giving me a chance, through the press, to show America that there are plenty of businesses who support requiring employers to pay their fair share.

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May 8, 1994

Let's do it in one year for health care and finally put this issue behind us.

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May 8, 1994

It's also not fair for people whose children are born with an illness or who develop an illness not to ever be able to get health insurance.

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May 8, 1994

I ran for President because I wanted to change the country, working with you.

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May 8, 1994

That bag says: 'Pathmark and the UFCW support health benefits at work and quality health care, including prescription medicines for all Americans.'

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May 8, 1994

You can provide health care to your employees, and you can put stores in the inner cities.

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May 6, 1994

Well, we haven't had a chance to visit yet, but I have been looking forward to this for a long time. I admire his leadership very much, and I admire the incredible accomplishments of his nation under his leadership over the last several…

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May 6, 1994

I have nothing else to say about it. [At this point, one group of reporters left the room, and another group entered.] Malaysia

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May 6, 1994

I don't have--I'll make an announcement when I have something to say about Haiti policy. But I don't have anything else to say.

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May 6, 1994

Well, I've never favored--you know what I favor. What I've been trying to do is to get Governors Island followed. I'm trying-- I think the people down there ought to keep their word. But we certainly can't afford to rule it out.

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May 6, 1994

I don't want to discuss that. As I have said, I do not favor that option. I just don't think we can rule it out. I think it would be irresponsible to rule it out.

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May 6, 1994

We've had our Haiti policy under review, as you know, for the last 3 or 4 weeks. And we had a meeting about it today. We're going to meet again tomorrow. And I think we may have some announcements to make after that.

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May 6, 1994

The House of Representatives voted to make our streets safer by banning the sale of 19 different assault weapons.

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May 6, 1994

All funds and financial resources of: all officers of the Haitian military, including the police, and their immediate families are blocked.

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May 6, 1994

By next Mother's Day we never have to worry about the health of our mothers being cared for.

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