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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Apr 27, 1994

The idea for older people was that we would eventually find a way to make one's later years not shrouded with the threat of poverty.

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Apr 26, 1994

Well, in the beginning we knew that, based on the CBO budgeting rules, we wouldn't have--we couldn't raise enough money anyway to guarantee a job, publicly funded job, for every person on public assistance that might not have a job within…

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Apr 26, 1994

May the day of judging President Nixon on anything less than his entire life and career come to a close.

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Apr 26, 1994

He said many times that unless a person has a goal, a new mountain to climb, his spirit will die.

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Apr 25, 1994

I think we're in a lot better shape than we were a week ago. But I don't know yet that it'll pass. I'm working on it. I think--it certainly should pass, and we're in better shape than we were a week ago. We'll just keep working. I feel…

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Apr 25, 1994

Because we'll make it part of--[inaudible]--process separately in the House, then the conferees will put it into the crime bill.

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Apr 25, 1994

I think that we--I was under the impression we had. We're going to have a position on everything in the House crime bill and some other things as well. I think we have some people--working on a racial justice-- [inaudible]. We think that…

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Apr 25, 1994

Absolutely not. It is exactly what I said, nothing more, nothing less. U.N. people on the ground said I believe they've had--[inaudible]--on their side. I believe they're going to stop. I believe they're going to withdraw. And of course…

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Apr 25, 1994

Good morning. I'm on my way, as you know, to Fort Myer, to the service, so I can't stay and answer a lot of questions. But I did want to make a brief statement about the situation in Bosnia. It appears that the pressure brought to bear by…

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Apr 25, 1994

The use of native plants not only protects our natural heritage and provides wildlife habitat, but also can reduce fertilizer, pesticide, and irrigation demands.

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Apr 25, 1994

Our stewardship presents a unique opportunity to provide leadership in this area.

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Apr 25, 1994

Agencies are encouraged to develop other methods for sharing information on landscaping advances with interested nonfederal parties.

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Apr 25, 1994

I want to congratulate the people of South Africa on the start of the 3-day elections.

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Apr 25, 1994

We will be just as involved in helping to build the nonracial democracy that can come in its wake.

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Apr 25, 1994

I am proud of the role so many Americans have played in the struggle against apartheid.

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Apr 25, 1994

Congratulations of the United States to the people of South Africa for beginning the election process today.

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Apr 24, 1994

Freedom is an empty word to people who are not even gifted with elemental safety.

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Apr 24, 1994

I hate to be crass about it, ladies and gentlemen, but I'll bet you if Steve could get up here and say again, he would gladly trade his wife's chances for that maniac with a six-shooter revolver.

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Apr 24, 1994

It took 7 years to pass the Brady bill... it's already beginning to save lives.

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Apr 24, 1994

We must remember not only those who died for their service to their country but for how they were loved.

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Apr 24, 1994

This crime bill also contains a prohibition on the ownership and possession of handguns by minors unless they are under the supervision of a responsible adult.

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