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).

Quotes by year · 1992–202635,350 total · peak 1999 (4990)
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May 9, 2000

Each year we set aside this special day to acknowledge all that our mothers--whether biological or foster, adoptive or stepmothers--have given us.

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May 9, 2000

The pledge we made a decade ago is still what we ought to be working on.

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May 8, 2000

We must also continue to work to pass a broad range of long-term care initiatives.

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May 8, 2000

I hope that the legislation serves as a model for all private employers and encourages them to provide this type of coverage to their employees.

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May 8, 2000

I hope you will take with you into life the values that brought you to this place today.

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May 8, 2000

I always loved her daddy, from the time I worked with President Carter.

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May 8, 2000

I also want to commend the Congress for today's strong bipartisan vote in support of the 'Long Term Care Security Act.'

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May 8, 2000

I am extremely pleased that today the House passed H.R. 4386, the 'Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act,' in an overwhelming bipartisan vote.

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May 8, 2000

We will be paying the price for a decade if we fail to adopt this.

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May 8, 2000

This legislation, which I have long advocated, provides authorization for the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program to offer long-term care insurance to current and retired Federal employees.

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May 8, 2000

This is the most important national security vote we will make this year.

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May 8, 2000

It must be immensely encouraging to every American, as it is to me as Commander in Chief, to know that they will be representing our country as an important part of our national defense in the years ahead.

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May 7, 2000

My transmittal of the District of Columbia Courts' budget request does not represent an endorsement of its contents.

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May 7, 2000

I'm frustrated, and I'm very sad because I don't want any more kids to die.

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May 7, 2000

It is unconscionable—it is now over a year after Columbine and over 10 months since they've had a chance to pass this legislation.

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May 7, 2000

My FY 2001 budget includes recommended funding levels of $98.0 million for operations.

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May 7, 2000

The U.S. is the largest and most efficient agricultural producer in the world.

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May 7, 2000

They want Congress to act on the commonsense gun legislation before it.

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May 6, 2000

I'm afraid he can't get elected. He's got too much guts. He'll say what he thinks about everything.

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