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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Jul 28, 1993

It's nice to see you all here. And I know you've all received other briefings today. And so I think that probably the best thing to do would be to start, and I'll answer your questions. Texas Senatorial Election

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Jul 28, 1993

We'll just have to see. I am going to be reviewing it in the next couple of days. I asked the Secretary of State to come home to discuss the Middle East before he goes to the Middle East. So he will be here. We'll have a chance to discuss…

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Jul 28, 1993

It means just what I said. It means that the United States has always had the public position and the private position-- we've made it very clear that if the United Nations operations in Bosnia were attacked, we would be prepared to defend…

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Jul 28, 1993

Not yet. But we've had some conservations with them. I'm very upset by the shelling of Sarajevo. And we're going to take a look at what the situation is and what the options are. But they have not formally asked yet.

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Jul 28, 1993

Let me say, I saw the stories this morning. The position of the United States has long been that if the United Nations troops were attacked there, we would do our part to protect it and by making available air power. We have not yet been…

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Jul 28, 1993

We are spending more and more of taxpayers' money just to pay interest on the debt.

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Jul 28, 1993

But like every other piece of civil rights legislation we ever signed, it can only work if there is change in the hearts and minds of the rest of the American people.

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Jul 28, 1993

At a time when we hear too much about self-interest and not enough about what each of us can do to advance the common good of all Americans, seven young people here being honored, with their families, are role models for all the rest of us.

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Jul 28, 1993

It is a great honor to have these fine young people, their families, friends, and supporters in the White House today.

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Jul 28, 1993

The Young American Medal for Service and the Young American Medal for Bravery are awarded to a young person whose deeds, in a very real way, represent the best our Nation can offer.

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Jul 28, 1993

This is about how the low-interest rates, deficit reduction, the business incentives and, most important today, the earned-income tax credit will affect the real lives of real people.

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Jul 28, 1993

The more people know about this, the more likely they are to support it.

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Jul 28, 1993

Low interest rates for a sustained period of time will make available more money to more business people.

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Jul 28, 1993

We're bringing the deficit down, and get on with other business.

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