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 20, 2000

Americans of Asian descent did much more than prove they were Americans.

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Jun 20, 2000

I hereby report that I have exercised my authority to declare a national emergency to deal with the threat posed to the United States by the risk of nuclear proliferation.

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Jun 20, 2000

Uncertainty surrounding litigation involving these payments could lead to a long-term suspension of the HEU Agreements, which creates the risk of nuclear proliferation.

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Jun 20, 2000

It is a great gift to make people believe that they can do something important and enjoy it at the same time.

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Jun 20, 2000

Because this is a better country today because of Terry McAuliffe.

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Jun 20, 2000

A major national security goal of the United States is to ensure that fissile material removed from Russian nuclear weapons... is dedicated to peaceful uses.

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Jun 20, 2000

It's real important. There are profound differences between our candidates.

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Jun 20, 2000

It is long past time to break the silence about their courage.

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Jun 20, 2000

Congress should move forward to close the deadly gun show loophole once and for all and pass other stalled commonsense gun measures without further delay.

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Jun 20, 2000

This suspension presents an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security goals due to the risk of nuclear proliferation.

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Jun 20, 2000

I hereby order: Section 1. A major national security goal of the United States is to ensure that fissile material removed from Russian nuclear weapons pursuant to various arms control and disarmament agreements is dedicated to peaceful…

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Jun 20, 2000

All I can tell you is, I've been around a lot of people, and I've never seen anybody that I thought had the gift for public service that she does.

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Jun 20, 2000

They fought, not only the enemy but you fought prejudice, and you have won.

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Jun 20, 2000

This election must be about what we're going to do with our prosperity.

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Jun 20, 2000

I am very grateful that I've had a chance to serve as President.

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Jun 20, 2000

I will continue to press the Congress to fully fund my $280 million gun enforcement initiative.

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Jun 20, 2000

I know there are still some people in New York who say, 'Well, why is she doing this?'

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Jun 20, 2000

Each gun put into the hand of a criminal represents the possibility of one more life lost, one more family destroyed.

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Jun 20, 2000

I never could figure out why you would want a Vice President who didn't get up and go to work every day.

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Jun 20, 2000

I transmit herewith a 6-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to Iran.

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Jun 19, 2000

U.S. participation and leadership in the WTO is critical at this time.

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