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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Jun 22, 2000

I urge all Americans to observe the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War.

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Jun 22, 2000

We need to remember that not every 6- or 8- or 10-year-old can be on the football team or on a basketball team or even on a soccer team.

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Jun 21, 2000

Take advantage of this moment to build the future of our dreams for our children.

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Jun 21, 2000

Congress should act on the following key pieces of my energy policy.

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Jun 21, 2000

We think we ought to bend over backwards and let everybody participate.

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Jun 21, 2000

We can approach the election and say, 'Okay, we've got two candidates for President that are honorable people.'

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Jun 21, 2000

Sometimes the answers people give depends upon the way the question is asked or what you think the real question is.

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Jun 21, 2000

I want to join all Americans in extending our thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families and coworkers.

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Jun 21, 2000

This election is about what do we intend to do with our prosperity.

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Jun 21, 2000

I'm sick and tired of elections—for 20 years, I have watched elections.

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Jun 21, 2000

The Beijing Amendment will constitute a major step forward in protecting public health and the environment from potential adverse effects of stratospheric ozone depletion.

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Jun 21, 2000

I think it's important that we have a great, decent, candid, clear national debate.

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Jun 21, 2000

The best social program any government can provide is a good private sector job.

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Jun 21, 2000

The Senate bill fails to provide adequate funding to help strengthen accountability and turn around failing schools.

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Jun 21, 2000

This grievous act was committed against dedicated individuals who were working to ensure the public's health and safety.

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Jun 21, 2000

There are real differences here on economic policy, on Medicare and prescription drugs, on the Patients' Bill of Rights, on the minimum wage.

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Jun 21, 2000

I think we ought to commit ourselves to paying America's debt off.

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Jun 21, 2000

What a country does at a magic moment like this is just as stern a test of its judgment and its character as what a country does when it's in trouble.

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Jun 21, 2000

Congress can take immediate action to address these issues and make progress in the fight to reduce gun violence.

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Jun 21, 2000

We decided together that all these emerging issues in the West were ignored by the other party when they were in power.

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Jun 21, 2000

I believe that we can talk about it, and we can chart our future.

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Jun 21, 2000

I have proposed a $4 billion package of tax incentives to encourage consumers to purchase more efficient cars, homes, and consumer products.

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