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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Apr 2, 1993

I'm very encouraged by the things that President Yeltsin has stood for, and the fight that he's waging now.

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Apr 2, 1993

The United States has a great deal to gain from a strong, successful, democratic Russia.

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Apr 2, 1993

I don't view this as a—this is not a talk about aid; this is a talk about a long-term partnership.

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Apr 2, 1993

The people know that America needs our plan to put 500,000 Americans back to work by beginning the investments we need in a stronger, smarter economy.

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Apr 1, 1993

I hope that as we leave here we are more committed to working together to move forward than perhaps we were when we came.

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Apr 1, 1993

The plan should produce a predictable and sustainable level of timber sales and nontimber resources that will not degrade or destroy our forest environment.

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Apr 1, 1993

A sound, well-rounded education that prepares students for achievement and success is a moral imperative and an economic necessity.

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Apr 1, 1993

I hereby proclaim April 2, 1993, as Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.

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Apr 1, 1993

Where sound management policies can preserve the health of forest lands, sales should go forward.

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Apr 1, 1993

This is not about choosing between jobs and the environment but about recognizing the importance of both.

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Apr 1, 1993

With this core group in place, we can move forward to make an independent, aggressive force working to achieve justice for all Americans and safe streets across our country.

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Apr 1, 1993

I hope that the Senate will quickly confirm these outstanding individuals.

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Apr 1, 1993

I intend to direct the Cabinet and the entire administration to begin work immediately to craft a balanced, a comprehensive, a long-term policy.

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Apr 1, 1993

I hope we can stay in the conference room and stay out of the courtroom.

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Apr 1, 1993

A healthy economy and a healthy environment are not at odds with each other.

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Apr 1, 1993

Civilization is a race between education and catastrophe--and it is up to us to determine the winner.

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Apr 1, 1993

The team that Attorney General Reno and I are putting together at the Justice Department is talented, strong, and ready to move forward quickly to tackle the many difficult issues the Department faces.

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Apr 1, 1993

I ask you to keep working for a balanced policy that promotes the economy, preserves jobs, and protects the environment even as you may disagree.

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Mar 31, 1993

HHS is the biggest civilian Agency of the Federal Government.

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Mar 31, 1993

Enactment of an expansion in the debt limit is necessary before then to avoid disruptions in Treasury borrowing and unnecessary uncertainty in the financial markets.

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