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 15, 2000

We love our kids, and you have our money. Spend it on their future.

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Jun 15, 2000

I might not have been President if it hadn't been for school music.

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Jun 15, 2000

Music ought to be in all the schools, whether he gives them the instruments or not.

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Jun 15, 2000

Let me say, interestingly enough, you asked me the budget question.

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Jun 14, 2000

Every person who ever amounted to anything in life did so with a dream.

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Jun 14, 2000

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

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Jun 14, 2000

We need to make all of our kids believe they can dream and that their dreams are just as worthy as anybody else's dreams.

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Jun 14, 2000

Closing this achievement gap is a challenge that may seem daunting now, but it will seem inevitable once we do it.

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Jun 14, 2000

I think it's an important moment, and we just have to keep working on it.

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Jun 14, 2000

Let's make sure that in 10 years, every Hispanic student graduating from high school will have demonstrable proficiency in English.

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Jun 14, 2000

These goals are specific and ambitious but clearly achievable.

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Jun 13, 2000

This historic legislation will ensure that our consumer protections apply when Americans do business on-line.

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Jun 13, 2000

We urge the Senate to fully fund the Administration's request for Coast Guard Operations.

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Jun 1, 2000

I further determine that continuation of the waiver applicable to the Republic of Belarus will substantially promote the objectives of section 402 of the Act.

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Jun 1, 2000

This document constitutes my recommendation to continue in effect this waiver authority for a further 12-month period.

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Jun 1, 2000

I further determine that continuation of the waiver applicable to the People's Republic of China will substantially promote the objectives of section 402 of the Act.

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Jun 1, 2000

I hereby transmit the document referred to in subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended.

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May 25, 2000

I request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their homes for the customary forenoon period.

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May 21, 2000

I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities and by displaying the flag of the United States in their homes and in their communities.

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May 17, 2000

I want to thank our Special Envoy for the Americas, Buddy MacKay.

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May 17, 2000

I submit to you this report on progress toward a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question.

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