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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Aug 3, 1993

I want to make it clear that the Senators who are here and others strongly support what is being done.

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Aug 2, 1993

No, I don't think that will happen. Let me say this: I think peace has been delayed by the reverse perception that because the allies have not done anything to try to stabilize the position. The situation has until very recently gotten…

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Aug 2, 1993

Well, let me say, I think the stories this morning perhaps exaggerate our position a bit. Our position is we are working with the allies. We're going to try to work through to a common position. We believe we will be able to work through…

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Aug 2, 1993

We must make Government work for the people who pay the bills.

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Aug 2, 1993

That commitment means a responsible forest management plan and a responsible but determined effort to get timber moving back into the mills.

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Aug 2, 1993

The Federal Government should be a good neighbor to local communities by becoming a leader in providing information to the public concerning toxic and hazardous chemicals.

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Aug 2, 1993

We have offered an innovative, comprehensive, and balanced plan to solve a difficult set of problems.

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Aug 2, 1993

We must protect older Americans from punitive cuts in Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits that some have proposed.

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Aug 2, 1993

The largest single consumer in the Nation, the Federal Government has the opportunity to realize significant economic as well as environmental benefits of pollution prevention.

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Aug 2, 1993

To ensure that all Federal agencies conduct their facility management and acquisition activities so that, to the maximum extent practicable, the quantity of toxic chemicals entering any wastestream is reduced.

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Aug 2, 1993

I am confident that she will be an outstanding addition to the Court and will serve with distinction -for many years.

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Aug 2, 1993

I think there is still a continuing job to do to make sure the American people know again exactly what is in this program.

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Aug 2, 1993

Federal agencies shall place high priority on obtaining funding and resources needed for implementing all aspects of this order.

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Aug 2, 1993

Most working parents will be held harmless from the impact of the fuel tax by an offset in their income tax.

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Aug 2, 1993

I think if we prove we can take the tough decisions now and we're rewarded for it by resuming control of our own destiny, I don't think we'll have this level of partisanship on any other issue.

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Aug 2, 1993

Today the Senate passed our national service program, one of my top legislative priorities.

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Aug 2, 1993

All of the things that this Government does, it does pretty well.

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Aug 2, 1993

We're going to cut spending more and more and more, but we need the revenues, too.

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Aug 2, 1993

I think we've shown a lot more party cohesion than the Republicans have.

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Aug 2, 1993

It is important to restore the confidence of the American people in their Government.

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