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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Oct 22, 1993

I want to thank the honorees for what they said and who they are.

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Oct 22, 1993

I just know that that poor country has been plundered on and off for nearly 200 years now.

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Oct 22, 1993

Our position is we have sanctions on, because the Governors Island Agreement was violated.

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Oct 22, 1993

We'll never make America what it ought to be until we provide real health security for all our people.

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Oct 22, 1993

We stand here tonight following the footsteps of wise men and women who faced the future with confidence.

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Oct 22, 1993

You have helped people from every faith and background to live lives of genuine accomplishment.

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Oct 22, 1993

It's a law and order country, but we're the only ones that let teenagers be better armed than police.

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Oct 22, 1993

I am committed to building on the momentum we have created to achieve nothing less than a comprehensive settlement.

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Oct 22, 1993

The people finally thought they were going to get a shot at democracy, a chance to be embraced into the world community.

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Oct 22, 1993

I am deeply honored to have been a part of your Havdalah service.

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Oct 22, 1993

The greatest of all Presidential Inaugural Addresses, Abraham Lincoln gave us our charge for today

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Oct 22, 1993

I'm going to tell this on her—and John, you know John was reported in the paper saying, 'I know I shouldn't say this, but every time I see Hillary I just want to hug her.'

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Oct 22, 1993

Our Government is the protector of freedom of every faith because it is the exclusive property of none.

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Oct 22, 1993

No one knows whether they're true or not. They were allegations.

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Oct 22, 1993

We owe to this great country after 200 years is to make sure that 200 years from now this building will still be here

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Oct 22, 1993

I must tell you, when I travel this great land I never feel any more at home than I do in south Philadelphia or the north end of Boston.

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Oct 22, 1993

We know in our minds and feel in our hearts the words that Thomas Jefferson spoke

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Oct 22, 1993

Millions of people don't think it works that way anymore, and for millions of people it does not work that way anymore.

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