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 1, 2000

You had the vision to see that North and South, in this increasingly small globe of ours, could come together.

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May 1, 2000

The most important work that society does is still to raise children.

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May 1, 2000

That's why it's important that we maximize the possibilities of technology without giving up the American people's right to determine what basic information is or is not in the hands of people that they don't know.

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May 1, 2000

I urge all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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May 1, 2000

We need to help train and equip Colombia's counterdrug battalion, enhance its interdiction efforts, provide intelligence and logistic supports to the counterdrug mission.

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May 1, 2000

Every President should have a Special Envoy to the Americas, because we have a special relationship with the Americas.

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May 1, 2000

The actual percentage of income being paid by middle income families is the lowest it's been in over 35 years.

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May 1, 2000

We still give far less support to the responsibility of balancing work and family than virtually every other industrialized country in the world.

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May 1, 2000

I think there is every likelihood now that that bill will be on my desk for signature by the end of the month.

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May 1, 2000

Teens have responded by completing high school and enrolling college at record rates.

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May 1, 2000

Millions of older citizens have been assisted by these programs.

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May 1, 2000

Recognizing, in conjunction with Memorial Day, department and agency personnel whose family members have made the ultimate sacrifice for this Nation.

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May 1, 2000

Maryland has become the first State in America to require community service as a condition of a high school diploma.

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May 1, 2000

The answer is not to turn back; the answer is to keep going forward to spread the benefits to more people.

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May 1, 2000

I urge Government officials, business people, community leaders, educators, volunteers, and all the people of the United States to celebrate the contributions older Americans have made.

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May 1, 2000

The personal savings rate in America is too low, and I would like to see it go up.

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May 1, 2000

They preserved our freedom through the crucible of World War II.

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May 1, 2000

The reporting requirement of S. 1769 does not require specific case-by-case or order-by-order reporting, which could jeopardize law enforcement sources and methods and provide clear direction to criminals seeking to use encryption to hide…

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May 1, 2000

I believe that everyone has a role to play and ought to be given a chance.

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May 1, 2000

I think it is very important today that we ask ourselves what we propose to do with this prosperity.

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