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 13, 1994

The Serbs would be making a mistake to start treating the United Nations and NATO forces as adverse combatants.

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Apr 13, 1994

America should not wait another day, another week, for a crime bill that will achieve these objectives.

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Apr 13, 1994

I encourage all Americans to join me in making National Park Week a truly American celebration of our heritage.

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Apr 13, 1994

The people don't care about amendments that could slow the process down.

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Apr 13, 1994

I believe it is right to have a 'three strikes and you're out' law.

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Apr 12, 1994

I have long advocated the role of the nonprofit sector. Throughout our history, the nonprofit community has helped our Nation adapt to a changing world by strengthening the core values that shape American life. Today, that role has never…

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Apr 12, 1994

You think the next Supreme Court Justice should be to my left, Helen [Helen Thomas, United Press International]? [Laughter]

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Apr 12, 1994

I don't know how to answer that, Peter [Peter Maer, NBC Mutual Radio]. The Russians--Mr. Churkin is over there now, and we're working on trying to get this thing back on track, and I hope we can do it. But we have to be firm in our…

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Apr 12, 1994

Well, I wouldn't rule anything out. We're working very closely with General Rose, and he's got a very aggressive view of his role there, which I think is good.

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Apr 12, 1994

We have talked--let me answer Andrea's [Andrea Mitchell, NBC News] question. We have cautioned the Bosnian Government forces not to try to take advantage of this in violation of the understandings themselves. And General Rose has been very…

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Apr 12, 1994

We certainly haven't started anything. We have done exactly what we said we would do under the U.N. policy, that if the U.N. forces there were put at risk, as they were in the shelling of Gorazde, we would offer close air support if the…

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Apr 12, 1994

I encourage all Americans to reflect upon his words and deeds and to rededicate themselves to making our Nation one of which he would be proud.

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Apr 12, 1994

Our country is more than an economy; it is a community of shared values.

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Apr 12, 1994

I can't help noting some satisfaction that the president of this organization is not only the editor of the Oregonian, which endorsed my candidacy in 1992, the first time it ever endorsed a Democrat for President.

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Apr 12, 1994

When the Olympics started, it gave all the warring Greek city states an excuse to quit fighting with one another and find a way to compete in peace and harmony.

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Apr 12, 1994

I'm proud of the fact that we brought home more medals than any U.S. Winter Olympic team in history.

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Apr 12, 1994

Somehow the young people who make it know that they're important.

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