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 14, 1993

Well, it was hard in the sense that they were all qualified. And there were two or three others I thought were exceptionally well qualified. But once I talked to her, I felt very strongly about her. This is not a negative thing on them…

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Jun 14, 1993

Yes. He was just here last week, and he was--you know, he brought in the family from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We've had a great visit, and we were talking about a number of different things.

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Jun 14, 1993

No, I wanted to wait until, frankly, until I had all this out of the way and until there was time to, you know, get through the operation. Then I thought I'd call them--later. We have a time scheduled to call, but I haven't talked to them…

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Jun 14, 1993

[Inaudible]--and obviously I was very concerned--need for the operation, but our prayers are with him. And we're pulling for him.

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Jun 14, 1993

Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for being here. It has been a year since the Earth summit in Rio. I think you might be interested to know that a year ago at the Earth summit in Rio I placed a call to Senator Al Gore of…

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Jun 14, 1993

I have long since given up the thought that I could disabuse some of you of turning any substantive decision into anything but political process. How you could ask a question like that after the statement she just made is beyond me…

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Jun 14, 1993

Good morning. Welcome to the Rose Garden, and thank you for joining us for this observance of Flag Day. As we begin, I want to introduce three children, to my left, to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance: Christopher Williams, an…

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Jun 14, 1993

I look forward to working with you and the great nations you represent.

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Jun 14, 1993

The plan we are announcing today will make those services stronger and better suited to this era.

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Jun 14, 1993

Political reform and economic reform, in my judgment, over the long run must go hand-in-hand.

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Jun 14, 1993

Our plan proposes a proud rebirth of America's broadcasting programs to reflect this postcold-war era.

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Jun 14, 1993

As we seek to expand free and fair trade with all of our partners around the world, I am very pleased to be naming Jeff Garten to this important post.

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Jun 14, 1993

I am confident that she will be ready to assume her position on the Supreme Court when the fall term begins in October.

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Jun 14, 1993

I wish I could go in the very near future, but I suppose that depends on when I can travel again.

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Jun 14, 1993

Truth is one of our most potent weapons in the fight against communism and totalitarianism.

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Jun 14, 1993

Reg Bartholomew has served our country ably in several ambassadorial positions and many other challenging assignments.

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Jun 14, 1993

I have full confidence in his ability to maintain our strong relationship with Italy, an important ally whose friendship America highly values.

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Jun 14, 1993

I think that on balance, I still believe that most people in the country think that we came in there, we ended starvation, we ended brutalization, we ended violence.

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Jun 14, 1993

No nation has more credibility to provide such news than the United States.

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Jun 14, 1993

He will be remembered fondly by his State and his country for the work that he did and the person that he was.

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