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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Sep 29, 1993

All rules and regulations issued or continued in effect... shall remain in full force and effect...

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Sep 29, 1993

I have determined that it is appropriate to extend GSP benefits to Russia.

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Sep 29, 1993

Each agency shall assess both the costs and the benefits of the intended regulation.

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Sep 29, 1993

I have determined that it is appropriate to designate Russia as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences.

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Sep 29, 1993

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is hereby reestablished.

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Sep 29, 1993

I hereby determine that it is necessary to draw down defense articles from the stocks of the Department of Defense.

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Sep 29, 1993

Fire Prevention Week is a time not only to think about our own safety, but also to show our appreciation to the brave men and women who risk their safety in our Nation's fire services.

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Sep 29, 1993

True progress will require that we not waver in this commitment.

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Sep 29, 1993

An efficient regulatory planning and review process is vital to ensure that the Federal Government’s regulatory system best serves the American people.

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Sep 29, 1993

The number one priority in every fire is to escape from the building and stay out.

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Sep 29, 1993

He has understood more clearly than virtually any other American the enormous resource that the young men and women in our uniform have been for our Nation.

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Sep 29, 1993

Breast cancer will affect an estimated 182,000 women in 1993.

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Sep 29, 1993

It is my intention to review the appropriateness of proposing legislation to provide standing authority for these controls.

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Sep 29, 1993

I think most Americans want to know what size Government's going to be.

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Sep 29, 1993

Regulatory policies that recognize that the private sector and private markets are the best engine for economic growth.

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Sep 29, 1993

I hereby direct the drawdown of commodities and services from the inventory and resources of the Department of Defense of an aggregate value not to exceed $ 25 million.

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Sep 29, 1993

I commend the Congress for presenting me with a funding measure that provides for a simple, temporary extension of normal Government operations and is free of extraneous amendments.

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Sep 29, 1993

Today, General Powell, I was honored to present you with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, with distinction.

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Sep 29, 1993

I hereby determine that as a result of an unforeseen emergency, the provision of assistance under Chapter 6 of Part II of the Act is important to the national interests of the United States.

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Sep 29, 1993

I would give another medal to someone right now who could raise the temperature just 6 degrees.

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Sep 29, 1993

I urge all Americans to learn how to respond quickly in case of a fire emergency.

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Sep 29, 1993

I have determined that it is necessary to retain the authority to apply economic sanctions to ensure the restoration and security of the democratically elected Government of Haiti.

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Sep 29, 1993

I urge the Congress to complete the regular appropriations process by October 21 so that a second Continuing Resolution can be avoided.

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Sep 29, 1993

To imply that someone who came here because I got elected President is somehow less valuable or not working is, I think, a pretty spurious claim.

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