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 14, 1993

Additional sanctions against Panama will not be imposed at this time.

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Oct 14, 1993

I will also be imposing additional unilateral sanctions, such as revoking visas and freezing the assets of those who are perpetrating the violence and their supporters.

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Oct 14, 1993

It is a testament to the great strides for progress they have made and an endorsement of their hope for a free and democratic South Africa.

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Oct 14, 1993

It is entirely fitting that, having worked so closely together for progress, they should share the most prestigious international recognition for their success in setting in motion the transition to a new political order in South Africa.

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Oct 14, 1993

I am certain that with similar courage and dedication they can face the challenges and tasks ahead.

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Oct 14, 1993

The United States strongly supports the Governors Island process, the new civilian government of Prime Minister Malval, and the return to Haiti of President Aristide.

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Oct 13, 1993

To Be Ambassador to Jamaica October 13, 1993 I deeply regret that illness has forced Shirley Chisholm to ask that her nomination to be our country's Ambassador to Jamaica be withdrawn. As I said when I first announced my decision to…

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Oct 13, 1993

We cannot afford to have any police work that we were asked to do as part of the U.N. mission be transformed into a military endeavor.

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Oct 13, 1993

He knows firsthand the importance of free and fair trade to keeping our economy strong and creating jobs for American workers.

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Oct 13, 1993

I think we have done quite well with the Middle East peace process and with its aftermath.

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Oct 13, 1993

We made no deals to secure the release of Chief Warrant Officer Durant.

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Oct 13, 1993

This is a vital jobs issue as well as a fairness issue for America.

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Oct 13, 1993

It would be again a grave error to underestimate the extent to which this country regards him as an important part of the ultimate solution.

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Oct 13, 1993

Each of these three outstanding individuals has contributed in his own way to the well being of his community.

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Oct 13, 1993

We have to maintain our commitment to finishing the job we started.

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Oct 13, 1993

Booth Gardner was one of the very best Governors with whom I served.

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Oct 13, 1993

Those people were simply not able or ever authorized to pursue any mission other than that.

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Oct 13, 1993

I welcome his release, and I want to express my deepest thanks to the African leaders who pressed hard for it.

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Oct 13, 1993

That deadline is firm, and our trading partners must be prepared to settle with us on the many outstanding issues if we are to succeed.

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