Political Quotes

Bill Clinton

The Public Record

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).

Quotes by year · 1992–202635,350 total · peak 1999 (4990)
1992: 79 quotes1993: 4,616 quotes1994: 4,928 quotes1995: 4,797 quotes1996: 3,407 quotes1997: 3,314 quotes1998: 4,133 quotes1999: 4,990 quotes2000: 3,954 quotes2001: 381 quotes2002: 19 quotes2003: 44 quotes2004: 50 quotes2005: 51 quotes2006: 42 quotes2007: 45 quotes2008: 168 quotes2009: 39 quotes2010: 88 quotes2011: 8 quotes2012: 17 quotes2013: 5 quotes2014: 11 quotes2015: 13 quotes2016: 39 quotes2017: 5 quotes2018: 4 quotes2019: 3 quotes2020: 12 quotes2021: 12 quotes2022: 11 quotes2023: 4 quotes2024: 35 quotes2025: 22 quotes2026: 4 quotes
Apr 20, 1993

They were not just practicing their religion. The Treasury Department believed that they had violated Federal laws, any number of them.

govinfo.gov
Apr 20, 1993

That's up to the Congress. They can do whatever they want. But I think it's very important that the Treasury and Justice Departments launch this investigation and bring in some outside experts. And as I said in my statement, if any…

govinfo.gov
Apr 20, 1993

We do so to help ensure that the Holocaust will remain ever a sharp thorn in every national memory.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 20, 1993

Unless we act and act now, we face a future where our planet will be home to 9 billion people within our lifetime.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 20, 1993

Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen, for being here in the wonderful Botanical Gardens.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 20, 1993

I am instructing my administration to produce a cost-effective plan by August that can continue the trend of reduced emission.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 20, 1993

Agencies shall ensure that Federal users are made aware of the significant economic and environmental benefits of the energy efficient low-power standby feature

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 20, 1993

The Federal Government can exercise leadership in the use of alternative fueled vehicles.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 20, 1993

The Federal Government should set an example in the energy efficient operation of its facilities

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 20, 1993

This new partnership is not one of mandates, but of cooperation and leadership.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 20, 1993

I'm just not going to be discouraged by it; we're just going to go on.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 20, 1993

The Federal fleet vehicle acquisition program shall be structured with the objectives of: continued reduction in the incremental cost associated with specific vehicle and fuel combinations.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 20, 1993

Education is and always has been primarily a State responsibility.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 19, 1993

Thank you very much, Bob. And thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for that wonderful, wonderful reception. Audience member. My hero! [Laughter]

govinfo.gov
Apr 19, 1993

We talked about what was going to happen this week in the Senate and about what other meetings we're going to have for the rest of the week. We only had about 5 minutes to talk, and we agreed we'd get back together later, around noon, and…

govinfo.gov
Apr 19, 1993

Senator Mitchell ought to pay my quarter. I was in there--[laughter]---- Senator Mitchell. You have to pay that quarter.

govinfo.gov
Apr 19, 1993

I want to refer you to, talk to the Attorney General and the FBI. I knew it was going to be done, but the decisions were entirely theirs, all the tactical decisions. Stimulus Package

govinfo.gov
Apr 19, 1993

I was aware of it. I think the Attorney General made the decision. And I think I should refer all questions to her and to the FBI.

govinfo.gov
Apr 19, 1993

Karen Nussbaum has been organizing working women for two decades.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 19, 1993

They are, in so many ways, our most important public servants.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 18, 1993

I'm inspired not only by how the team pulled together to win the championship but how the entire State pulled together to cheer them on to victory.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Politicians like Bill Clinton