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 26, 1993

I have followed the work of the United Nations throughout my life, with admiration for its accomplishments, with sadness for its failures, and conviction that through common effort our generation can take the bold steps needed to redeem…

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Sep 25, 1993

I take note of the United Nations Security Council’s determination that, as a result of UNITA’s military actions, the situation in Angola constitutes a threat to international peace and security.

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Sep 25, 1993

The headline is the Mayor would very much like to have his job for 4 more years, and we ought to give it to him.

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Sep 25, 1993

He hopes to have the opportunity to spend a little bit of time during this session with the Nicaraguan President Violetta Chamorro.

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Sep 25, 1993

We are here because we hope that if we work together and we work hard and we are smart, that somehow we can enable people to live up to the fullest of their Godgiven potential.

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Sep 25, 1993

It is very important that tonight we be for David Dinkins, not for just all our yesterdays but most importantly for all our tomorrows.

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Sep 25, 1993

This is not a time for withdrawal, but it was a time for the United States to remain engaged.

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Sep 25, 1993

The overriding purpose is going to be to enlarge the democratic forces and the forces of free markets around the world.

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Sep 25, 1993

America is not only the only superpower, it's got the third worst immunization rate in the Western Hemisphere.

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Sep 24, 1993

My heartfelt greetings to all who are observing Yom Kippur in this momentous year of history and hope. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a holy day that provides the opportunity to seek forgiveness and to enter the new year with a clean…

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Sep 24, 1993

Well, I've got a crime bill up there that goes far beyond support for the Brady bill and for a restriction on automatic weapons--I mean, assault weapons, although I favor both those very strongly. We also, through the crime bill and…

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Sep 24, 1993

My support has not been affected by anything that has happened thus far. It is a difficult situation. I don't think we should attempt to quarterback every move from the United States. And I don't think I have anything else to say about it…

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Sep 24, 1993

When Mr. Mandela was here with President de Klerk, we talked about this. And then I've talked with him on the phone since he was here. And I'm looking forward to doing it again. Obviously the United States is going to be heavily influenced…

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Sep 24, 1993

Thank you very much. We are delighted to be here today, all of us. I'm especially glad that Attorney General Reno came down from Washington with me. When she became the Attorney General, Florida gave the United States a great national…

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Sep 24, 1993

Every American will get something that today no amount of money can buy, the security of health care that can never be taken away no matter what.

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Sep 24, 1993

Six of every 10 of you will pay the same or less than you do now for the same or better benefits.

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Sep 24, 1993

We're going to provide every American, no matter what kind of plan you sign up for, with free preventive care.

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Sep 24, 1993

I asked Congress to take up the challenge of providing health security to every American.

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Sep 24, 1993

Congress will pass and I will sign a bill that guarantees each American comprehensive health benefits that can never ever be taken away.

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