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 26, 1993

I certainly have no reason to believe that it is, but obviously I'm concerned about it.

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Jul 26, 1993

I've been to Iowa twice, and I know how much flooding you've had.

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Jul 26, 1993

We have to keep pace with the economic changes that are going on in the world.

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Jul 26, 1993

We cannot continue to progress as a country unless we have a more vigorous response to this problem.

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Jul 26, 1993

I asked for this job, and most of the folks in the Congress do want to move this country off dead center and move it forward.

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Jul 26, 1993

I'm very hopeful that we can push this through and work this through.

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Jul 26, 1993

I just told the crowd here that he made you the most famous brother in America last year.

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Jul 26, 1993

Nobody wants to reduce the deficit because—the reason it got so bad as it did is that there were tough decisions required to turn it around.

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Jul 26, 1993

We must not, and we will not, surrender our borders to those who wish to exploit our history of compassion and justice.

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Jul 26, 1993

The solution is to welcome legal immigrants and legal legitimate refugees and to turn away those who do not obey the laws.

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Jul 26, 1993

We are going to have to have some uniformity, but I want the private system to remain in place.

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Jul 26, 1993

I believe strongly that the Federal Community Reinvestment Act should be easier to follow and more clearly enforced.

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Jul 26, 1993

I'm really glad to be able to talk with you now that the text telephone system is in place nationwide.

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Jul 26, 1993

I want you to tell all the people here with me how you like this communications system.

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