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

I have said that my foreign policy is premised on promoting democracy, improving our security, and revitalizing our economy.

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Jun 14, 1993

An informed and enlightened populace is the mightiest adversary tyranny can ever face.

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Jun 14, 1993

I still think that may be the only way we can get them to have a real meaningful cease-fire and a real meaningful peace agreement.

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Jun 14, 1993

I have not agreed to any provision that the Senate Finance Committee is deliberating.

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Jun 14, 1993

This new board will ensure independence, coherence, quality, and journalistic integrity in our surrogate and other broadcast services.

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Jun 14, 1993

Our victory in the cold war was due not only to the strength of our forces but also to the power of our ideas.

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Jun 14, 1993

His combination of hands-on business experience, sterling academic credentials, and previous Government service in three administrations amply equips him to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.

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Jun 14, 1993

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.

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Jun 14, 1993

I have always thought that Roe v. Wade was the most difficult case decided in the last 25 years because it was such a difficult issue.

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Jun 14, 1993

I was saddened to hear of the death today of former Governor and Treasury Secretary John Connally.

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Jun 13, 1993

We owe a great debt to the members of our armed services, who have defended this flag through two centuries now.

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Jun 13, 1993

To those of you here who are recently naturalized citizens, I say, welcome.

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Jun 13, 1993

I encourage all Americans to rededicate themselves to the conviction that our precious freedoms require constant vigilance and reaffirmation.

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Jun 13, 1993

It symbolizes both your rights and your responsibilities as an American.

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Jun 13, 1993

With liberty and justice for all is a promise that we must strive to make real, not just in our words but in what we do.

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Jun 13, 1993

His commitment to space exploration helped pull the world into an era of new possibilities that grows and expands to this day.

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