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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Jun 18, 1993

A lower deficit and a healthier economy means more jobs, lower interest rates, more opportunity, and more rewards for your hard work.

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Jun 18, 1993

We are not trying to deal with these tough issues just to reduce the debt.

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Jun 18, 1993

My job is to make your future worthy of the efforts that brought you here today.

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Jun 18, 1993

We can pass the national service bill and open the doors of college education to all.

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Jun 18, 1993

Let's don't say, 'I could have. I should have. I would have.' Let's say, 'We can. We will.'

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Jun 18, 1993

We cut virtually every part of the domestic, defense, and foreign aid budgets.

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Jun 18, 1993

We're going to be able to save money by changing the way college loans are given out and provide them to students, without regard to income, at lower interest rates.

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Jun 18, 1993

Now, our opponents chant like a mantra; they say, 'Less tax, more cuts; less tax, more cuts.'

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Jun 18, 1993

You symbolize the very thing that America has always been about and that we must today get back to if we're going to revitalize this great Nation.

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Jun 18, 1993

For 5 months I've been fighting hard for a national economic strategy to build prosperity for all our people.

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Jun 17, 1993

Agreement June 17, 1993 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 (Public Law 94-265; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), I transmit herewith an Agreement between the…

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Jun 17, 1993

At a time when our long-term economic strength depends on our technological leadership and our ability to reduce the deficit, we must invest in technology but invest wisely, making the best possible use of every dollar. That's why I asked…

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Jun 17, 1993

Well, let me just say that for now I think I should say that I've been fully briefed on what has happened to date. I'm encouraged, and I may have more to say about it this evening.

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Jun 17, 1993

Well, I have a budget program that includes the space station. We've already cut $4 billion out of it, and I intend to support it. I think it's a very important part of our overall science and technology mission. And if my budget passes…

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Jun 17, 1993

Well, I haven't had a chance to review it entirely, but I think it is a great advance, and I'm elated that the bill is going on to the House. It reduces the influence of special interests; it lowers the costs of campaigns; it at least…

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Jun 17, 1993

This issue will be a priority because it is so integrally a part of so many of the other things that we're dealing with in our effort to revive the American economy and strengthen the lives and the security of the people who live here.

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Jun 17, 1993

At the same time, we reaffirm our commitment to protect bona fide refugees under our law.

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Jun 17, 1993

Deterring this transport in human cargo and traffic in human misery is a priority for our administration.

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