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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Jan 8, 1994

We've got to somehow communicate that spirit, that belief that we can bring this economy back.

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Jan 8, 1994

Partnership For Peace... is a strong first step that opens the possibility of the best possible future for Europe.

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Jan 7, 1994

I am certain that you share my pride in and appreciation for the superb efforts of the Americans who are contributing so much to the UNPROFOR Macedonia mission.

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Jan 4, 1994

I'm going to go see them next week and try to convince them that--[inaudible]--and I hope that I can. I have a very high regard for them. I'm going to see them next week. Ambassador Albright and General Shalikashvili are going ahead of me…

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Jan 4, 1994

No, I'm not against expanding NATO. I just think that if you look at the consensus of the NATO members at this time, there's not a consensus to expand NATO at this time, and we don't want to give the impression that we're creating another…

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Jan 4, 1994

No, I invited him to come to the White House because he is already one of the leading statesmen in Europe and because our two nations have had a very strong relationship. We've worked together on matters of European and international…

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Jan 4, 1994

Well, I have a hope that all the nations of Europe will eventually be clearly and unambiguously committed to a peaceful and stable, secure Europe where the nations respect each other's borders. And I think we're working toward that. [At…

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Jan 4, 1994

Yes, President Walesa. Well, you know what he said today in his interview. I think that that's why I'm going to see him. I'm going to Prague to see them, and we're going to talk about it. And Ambassador Albright and General Shalikashvili…

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Jan 4, 1994

It's a great honor for me to welcome Prime Minister Lubbers here today. As I'm sure all of you know, he is one of the senior statesmen in Europe, and he has been a great ally of the United States. We've worked together very closely on…

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Jan 4, 1994

I hereby certify that proposing 'detubing' of nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines as an option for eliminating submarine-launched ballistic missile launchers would not be in the national interest.

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Jan 4, 1994

In this trip, we aim to promote democracy and the kind of networking among militaries of East and West.

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Jan 3, 1994

Loan Guarantees to Israel January 3, 1994 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Enclosed is an unclassified report on the Loan Guarantees to Israel Program as required by section 226(k) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended…

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Jan 3, 1994

I wanted to come here today for two reasons, first, to meet you and to thank you.

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Jan 3, 1994

I intend to make it very clear that as long as I am President, we will maintain a strong military position in Europe and a strong support for NATO.

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Jan 2, 1994

We cannot go on being the only country in the world with an advanced economy that cannot figure out how to guarantee health care security to all our people.

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Jan 2, 1994

What is at stake here is the actual living conditions of the American people.

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Jan 1, 1994

Good morning, and happy New Year. I hope you're enjoying this day with your family and your friends. I hope you feel that you have a lot to be thankful for on New Year's Day. I know that I certainly do. I am grateful that our economy is…

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Dec 31, 1993

This action applies only to international charter or tour bus operations.

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Dec 25, 1993

The name of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale will forever be associated with the wondrously American values of optimism and service. Dr. Peale was an optimist who believed that whatever the antagonisms and complexities of modern life brought us…

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Dec 25, 1993

So on this day, our greatest gift is the one within, the emergence and the sharing of our better selves. Our Christmas prayer is that each of us be given the strength to bring peace and good will to every community and to every American…

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Dec 25, 1993

On this Christmas Day all over our Nation, Americans are gathering in celebration of faith and family and tradition. Hillary Clinton. This season has a special magic. It may be cold outside, but we all feel an inner warmth. We are renewed…

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Dec 24, 1993

While the Clinton family and all Americans mourn his loss, there is some poetry in his passing on a day when the world celebrates the birth of Christ.

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Dec 24, 1993

No government can love a child, no policy can substitute for a family's care.

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