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 11, 1993

We are waiting to go there as we were invited by all the parties: to be advisers.

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Oct 11, 1993

The objective of the United States is to restore democracy and President Aristide to Haiti.

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Oct 11, 1993

We never intended, and we have no intention now, of interfering in the internal affairs of the Haitians.

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Oct 11, 1993

This debate is fundamentally about creating jobs and defining America's role in an increasingly competitive global economy.

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Oct 11, 1993

For Aristide to return on the backs of the United States, or any other army, is to undermine his legitimacy as President.

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Oct 11, 1993

This is not peacemaking, this is about restoration of democracy.

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Oct 11, 1993

For it is in many ways what ought to be America's theme today, how we can be more together than we are apart.

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Oct 11, 1993

Our Nation is grateful to them; so are most of the people of Somalia.

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Oct 11, 1993

We will not send that mission forward in an environment that is not cooperative.

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Oct 11, 1993

NAFTA represents the best immediate opportunity to expand our markets and create new jobs at home.

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Oct 11, 1993

I will not have our forces deposited on Haiti when they cannot serve as advisers.

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Oct 11, 1993

First, we must make Americans more secure in their families and at work.

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Oct 11, 1993

The only difference between America two centuries ago and America today is the difference between dawn and high noon of a very beautiful day.

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Oct 11, 1993

I have no intention of sending our people there until the agreement is honored.

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Oct 11, 1993

We cannot withdraw from this world we have done so much to make.

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Oct 11, 1993

The Department of Defense and our military leaders are convinced that the relatively light arms that our people were supposed to carry as advisers are more than adequate to protect themselves.

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Oct 10, 1993

Henry Howard's expertise in planning and development is great and will serve him well at USIA.

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