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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May 26, 1993

Along with Fred DuVal, she will do an outstanding job of ensuring that the diplomatic corps and the many foreign dignitaries who come to Washington each year are given a true American welcome.

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May 26, 1993

I'm talking about—the money should be going to the things I mentioned.

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May 26, 1993

I take responsibility for any mistakes made in The White House, and mistakes were made in the way that was handled, absolutely.

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May 26, 1993

The only way we can lower the costs of campaigns is to tie that to getting some public funding.

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May 26, 1993

Tonight the House said no to gridlock, no to the status quo, and no to the special interests.

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May 26, 1993

I believe this year I will sign a mining reform law which you will be very proud of.

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May 26, 1993

Tonight the House said yes to jobs, yes to lowering the deficit, yes to lower interest rates, yes to a brighter future.

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May 26, 1993

I hope now we're going to get it cleaned up so people will follow the law and the law will be reasonable.

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May 26, 1993

I believe there's a real chance we'll get health care reform, and it will come with bipartisan support.

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May 26, 1993

I still think Zoe Baird is a fine person who made, obviously, a mistake and paid for it.

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May 26, 1993

I think the people are entitled to know that if we pass these budget cuts, that they're actually going to be made.

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May 26, 1993

I think most people in this audience and most people in this country have no earthly idea that we're going to cut way over $200 billion in spending off of this budget over the next 5 years.

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May 26, 1993

Most everybody believes that to whatever extent we can, we should have more cuts and less taxes.

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May 26, 1993

I think that the people of the United States should be able to make this choice.

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May 26, 1993

Babe Ruth struck out twice as many times as he hit home runs.

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