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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May 2, 2000

Since 1993, this Administration has sought to raise standards for students and to increase accountability in public education while investing more resources in elementary and secondary schools.

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May 2, 2000

You have some new renovations planned over the next 2 years, which I hope will make it a high school for the future again.

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May 2, 2000

Hillary and I were saddened to learn of the death of Cardinal O'Connor.

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May 2, 2000

I want to salute journalists in every country who dedicate their lives—and risk their lives— to increase our understanding of the world.

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May 2, 2000

Ten years ago, when things looked pretty grim for public schools, there was bad news to report.

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May 2, 2000

You have proved that all children can learn, and you have also proved that public schools can succeed.

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May 2, 2000

There has been progress in math and reading achievement, particularly for low-achieving students and students in our highest poverty schools.

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May 2, 2000

As a nation long blessed with liberty, the United States has a responsibility to stand with those who are upholding the values we cherish, to speak up for press freedom, and to speak out against repression.

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May 2, 2000

I think educational opportunity ought to be also equally distributed.

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May 2, 2000

Today here in Kentucky and in other places across America, there is good news to report.

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May 1, 2000

Memorial Day represents one day of national awareness and reverence, honoring those Americans who died while defending our Nation and its values.

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May 1, 2000

The truth is that only he and my mother thought I had a chance to be elected President when I ran.

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May 1, 2000

The report found that teenagers that had dinner with their parents 5 nights a week are far more likely to avoid smoking, drinking, violence, suicide, and drugs.

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May 1, 2000

We should not have a program to cover senior citizens and disabled people's medical benefits that doesn't cover prescription drugs.

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May 1, 2000

The two most significant things that have allowed the longest economic expansion in history for America to be long has been the enormous increase in productivity because of technology.

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May 1, 2000

I ask that all Americans come together to recognize how fortunate we are to live in freedom and to observe a universal 'National Moment of Remembrance' on each Memorial Day.

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May 1, 2000

This memorial observance represents a simple and unifying way to commemorate our history and honor the struggle to protect our freedoms.

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May 1, 2000

In signing S. 1769, I state my understanding that the reporting required by section 2519(2)(b)(iv) is limited to general aggregate data concerning the total number of times law enforcement encountered encryption and the total number of…

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