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 1, 1993

I think most people have believed is, they've been told that they're going to be paying a fortune.

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Aug 1, 1993

The U.S. will continue to enforce those sanctions under domestic authority.

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Jul 31, 1993

Hillary and I received the news of Congressman Paul Henry's passing with deep sadness. It's tragic when such a productive and promising life is cut short so much before its time. His personal courage and bravery will be an inspiration for…

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Jul 31, 1993

I hereby proclaim August 1, 1993, as Helsinki Human Rights Day and reaffirm the American commitment to upholding human dignity and freedom.

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Jul 31, 1993

Security cannot be divorced from respect for human rights and the democratic process.

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Jul 30, 1993

The plan also gives other incentives to business for new plant and equipment, to invest in research and development for high-tech firms.

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Jul 30, 1993

This plan increases that earned-income tax credit so that we can finally tell every working parent in America: If you work full time and you have children at home, we will lift you out of poverty.

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Jul 30, 1993

I pledged to the American people that I would do my best to fulfill the campaign commitment of 1992 to change the way Washington works.

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Jul 30, 1993

I think that's a modest and fair price to pay for the change we seek and the progress we're making.

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Jul 30, 1993

This plan will contain the largest reduction in our deficit in the Nation's history.

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Jul 29, 1993

Plan Revision July 29, 1993 To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to the provisions of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984, as amended (15 U.S.C. 4108(a)), I hereby transmit the third biennial revision (1994-1995) to the…

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Jul 29, 1993

I was very moved by it. When I went to Iowa and to Illinois and to Missouri and everyplace I went, there were just literally thousands of people who just showed up to help and to pour out their concern and to break their backs, frankly, to…

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Jul 29, 1993

I think we lost a day we should not have lost, but I think now you will see the thing move very, very quickly indeed. And they'll bring it to me. And as soon as it comes, I'll sign it, and we'll move the money out. I think no more than a…

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Jul 29, 1993

There is an 800 number that gets several thousand calls a day just from Iowa, down in Texas. If you don't have it, I will arrange to have it called in while the telethon is going on. We've tried to set up a one-stop telephone so that all…

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Jul 29, 1993

When we put partisanship behind us and work together, we really can change America.

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Jul 29, 1993

I want to turn it around, but it is not going to happen overnight.

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Jul 29, 1993

As Surgeon General, she will be an effective advocate for clinical and educational programs to address the fundamental health and social problems that affect all Americans.

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