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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Aug 8, 2000

The average person in America who lives to be 65 today has a life expectancy of 83.

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Aug 8, 2000

Our high military readiness must remain our top national security priority.

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Aug 8, 2000

I ran for President because I thought that there was no plan for getting us out of the trouble we were in and maximizing the opportunities that were before the country.

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Aug 8, 2000

Croatia's success will help its own people and will also benefit the region.

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Aug 8, 2000

We were just talking before we came up here about long-term care needs.

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Aug 8, 2000

Someone gave me that great saying in 1992 that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and over again and expecting a different result.

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Aug 8, 2000

I urge the Congress to provide a similar benefit to all retirees through the Medicare program.

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Aug 8, 2000

She's the best organized person I ever worked with, with the best blend of mind and heart and policy knowledge.

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Aug 8, 2000

You have to bring clarity of choice to this election, because people have to understand there are real consequences and profound differences.

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Aug 8, 2000

I urge the Congress to adopt legislation I proposed, which would eliminate the requirement for the payments.

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Aug 7, 2000

I think the reason I'm really excited about the Lieberman selection is, I think what you'll see now is a clear commitment to build on the future.

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Aug 7, 2000

I am pleased today to sign S. 1910, bipartisan legislation to expand the Women's Rights National Historical Park.

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Aug 7, 2000

That the coverage of it as if it were serious required people essentially to suspend all ordinary notions of proof and common sense.

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Aug 7, 2000

I think one of the things that has gotten... less than they might have out of all their days is the tendency to become overcome with the politics of the political environment or the conventional wisdom.

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Aug 7, 2000

However, we still have much to do, and I urge all sectors of society to continue their efforts to reduce teen pregnancy even further.

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Aug 7, 2000

The current weather conditions following the prolonged drought in much of the west are drying out millions of acres of forest and rangeland.

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Aug 7, 2000

Today's announcement that productivity rose at a 5.3 percent annual rate last quarter is a remarkable confirmation of the continued strength and vitality of the U.S. economy.

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Aug 7, 2000

I didn't think that was necessary but that it was something you had to have a definite strategy to avoid.

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Aug 7, 2000

The majority in Congress continues to pursue a series of misguided tax breaks which, taken together, would bring America back to the era of deficits and knock us off the path of fiscal discipline that has led to this prosperity.

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Aug 7, 2000

I see all the time there is this sort of constant process of reassessment about every period in our history.

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Aug 7, 2000

I think it's important to have someone that you feel really comfortable with.

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