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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Mar 22, 1994

America's success in the years to come requires a national commitment to providing excellence in education.

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Mar 22, 1994

The people who are telling you we don't offer enough choice... are the same who for decades have been pushing you out of the way and limiting your choices.

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Mar 22, 1994

My decision is based upon the grave nature of his offense and the considerable damage that his actions caused our Nation.

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Mar 21, 1994

New England's fisheries are experiencing a virtual collapse, threatening the livelihoods of thousands of New Englanders. The first step to recovery is to restore the supply of fish, and we are working to do that by restricting fishing. But…

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Mar 21, 1994

Absolutely. Here's the thing. If we don't do something now, then there may not be enough money for adequate health care because we can't have another 10 years when the cost of health care goes up at 2 and 3 times the rate of inflation, so…

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Mar 21, 1994

Medical overbilling--there's a special provision in the plan that will enable us to do that. Again, if you have everybody covered in a uniform system, it will be much easier to see whether there is overbilling than there is now.

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Mar 21, 1994

Don't let--let me just say this: Don't let anybody tell you, scare you into saying that we are for undermining the American people having enough specialists. That's a load of hooey. Right now we've got enough specialists for 30 years, but…

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Mar 21, 1994

Among the prevention programs in the bill that the Administration strongly supports are: the President's 'YES' program.

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Mar 21, 1994

This critical legislation will enable the Federal Government to play a significantly enhanced role in the Nation's fight against the crime and violence that plague too many of our communities.

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Mar 21, 1994

The Federal Government has built the prisons necessary to ensure that Federal offenders are not being prematurely released.

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Mar 21, 1994

The bill includes a plan, strongly supported by the President, to increase penalties and prevention efforts aimed at domestic violence and sexual assaults.

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Mar 21, 1994

Admiral Crowe has distinguished himself throughout four decades of dedicated public service.

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Mar 21, 1994

Putting more officers on the street — working with communities — is the best way to prevent crime and illegal drug use.

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Mar 21, 1994

I am proud to nominate these distinguished individuals to serve as Federal judges.

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Mar 21, 1994

I am very pleased that he will continue his service to this Nation and that I will be able to rely on his wise counsel in this very important position.

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Mar 20, 1994

The Congress has before it today a crime bill which would put another 100,000 police officers on the street.

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Mar 20, 1994

Every other advanced economy in the world has found a way to provide high quality health care to all its citizens.

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Mar 20, 1994

I want you to think about what it would take for you to get your money's worth out of this dinner.

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Mar 20, 1994

What I think the American people really care about: How are we going to get together; how are we going to get things done?

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Mar 20, 1994

I did not run for President to hold the office, to live in the White House.

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Mar 20, 1994

I will say again, I want to emphasize this decision on the Patriots is purely defensive in nature.

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