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 16, 1993

We are talking about a new scientific and technological infrastructure for the country.

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Jun 16, 1993

I instructed NASA to redesign the space station program in a way that would preserve its critical science and space research and ensure international cooperation, but significantly reduce costs and improve management.

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Jun 16, 1993

The Voting Rights Act was adopted to give reality to the 15th amendment's guarantee of the right to vote, the most basic right of a democracy.

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Jun 16, 1993

I think it is a win-win situation if the Senate passes a budget that has $500 billion in deficit reduction.

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Jun 16, 1993

The Voting Rights Act is central to our Nation's efforts to eradicate racial discrimination and secure equal opportunity for all Americans.

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Jun 16, 1993

Enactment of these two proposals would permit the Departments to address the depth of destruction caused by natural disasters.

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Jun 16, 1993

We cannot retreat from our obligation to invest in our future.

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Jun 16, 1993

Inclusion of all Americans in the political process is necessary if we are to work together as communities, States, and a nation to address the difficult challenges that confront us all.

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Jun 16, 1993

I think it is a great advance, and I'm elated that the bill is going on to the House.

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Jun 16, 1993

I think it's a very important part of our overall science and technology mission.

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Jun 16, 1993

I am calling for the U.S. to work with our international partners to develop a reduced-cost, scaled-down version of the original Space Station Freedom.

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Jun 16, 1993

I recommend that the Congress give favorable consideration to this agreement at an early date.

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Jun 16, 1993

I think that this issue affects the American people so deeply.

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Jun 16, 1993

The enemy will be anybody that threatens the security and the peace of the member nations.

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Jun 15, 1993

Today I am pleased to take an important step in the promotion of democracy by putting in place my proposal for strengthening one of the most effective foreign policy tools we have, our international broadcasting programs, for the spread of…

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Jun 15, 1993

Well, I was very pleased to see that the oilseeds portion will go forward. But I think the rest of it we need to talk about. The United States supports the Blair House agreement. [At this point, one group of reporters left the room, and…

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Jun 15, 1993

I congratulate the Senators from both parties who voted to break the filibuster of campaign finance reform.

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