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 17, 1994

The President's job was to bring the American people together and to move our country forward.

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Apr 16, 1994

We don't have any definitive reports on the status of Gorazde.

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Apr 16, 1994

I've received a number of reports today on the situation in Bosnia.

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Apr 16, 1994

Continued Serb aggression on the ground is hardly an encouragement to discuss that.

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Apr 15, 1994

I want to begin by expressing, again, my condolences to the loved ones of those who died.

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Apr 14, 1994

I think they know quite well what went on. I think they're just trying to leverage their position. Singapore Caning of Michael Fay

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Apr 14, 1994

I have been briefed on that, but I believe, to make absolutely sure that no error is made in answering that question, that is a question you should direct to Secretary Perry and General Shalikashvili, because they will be briefing shortly…

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Apr 14, 1994

We do not have--let me say, as of the moment I walked out here, we do not have an absolute roster of the people on the helicopters. I would tell you if I knew. But we think there were approximately 12 total crewmembers, and we know there…

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Apr 14, 1994

We know that there were probably more than 20 people involved and that they were not all American. We do not believe they were all American. We believe there were some other people on the helicopters.

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Apr 14, 1994

Well, all that will have to be, obviously, evaluated in light of the real facts here. There are at least three points of inquiry involving, first, the actions of the American jets; second, the AWACS and their actions; and third, the…

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Apr 14, 1994

This policy has produced a lot of progress, after a prolonged period in which there was a lot of bloodshed and no progress.

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Apr 14, 1994

Perhaps the most precious legacy that one human being can bestow upon another is the gift of life.

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Apr 14, 1994

To reauthorize and amend the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act.

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Apr 14, 1994

I believe being involved with other nations in peacekeeping is a good way of burden sharing.

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Apr 13, 1994

I don't know if I have the courage to get on this. [Laughter] When I got this jacket, the Vice President, never one to pass up an opportunity to keep me humble, said, ``They also have a luge suit for you.'' [Laughter] Nothing he says ever…

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Apr 13, 1994

He sure did. And I'm grateful to him. [The participant then asked if the President favored any limitation on the use of U.S. foreign aid funds for abortion.]

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Apr 13, 1994

Thanks. [A participant asked for a response to the claim that the Veterans Administration hospital system was an example of why the Government should not run the health care system.]

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Apr 13, 1994

It is hereby ordered that the number '16' in the second sentence of section 1 of Executive Order No. 12882 is deleted and the number '19' is inserted in lieu thereof

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Apr 13, 1994

We want to put another 100,000 like them on our streets over the next 5 years.

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