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 20, 1993

If you have any particular questions about what they did, I would refer you to the people who made the decisions.

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May 20, 1993

The United States is skeptical that we'll be able to satisfactorily resolve this within the framework that has been proposed.

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May 20, 1993

Look at the facts, evaluate the facts, and draw your own conclusions.

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May 20, 1993

With a record of public service dating back to Word War II, Roger Kennedy is more than up to the job of safeguarding these precious resources.

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May 19, 1993

As residents of the District of Columbia, Hillary and I mourn the sudden and tragic loss of DC City Council Chairman John Wilson. John was a tremendous individual who devoted his life's work to the empowerment and benefit of the District's…

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May 19, 1993

I was moved by the stories of individual suffering I heard this afternoon and am deeply concerned by the tragic human rights situation in Burma, as well as by the continued detention of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who…

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May 19, 1993

I know. All I know about it is that I was told that the people who were in charge of administering in the White House found serious problems there and thought there was no alternative. I'll have to refer to them for any other questions…

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May 19, 1993

I am especially pleased to note the bipartisan nature of this group, which retains several members appointed by my predecessor.

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May 19, 1993

I am confident that they will apply the criteria of achievement, leadership, and promise to select an outstanding group of fellows.

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May 19, 1993

The principle behind this legislation is clear: Voting should be about discerning the will of the majority.

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May 19, 1993

The people of Cuba deserve to be free and to determine their own future through free elections.

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May 19, 1993

The American dream is a mirror of the exceptional contributions of Cuban-Americans to our society.

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May 19, 1993

We are confident that, under the leadership of the United Nations and with U.S. participation, UNOSOM II will accomplish its mission.

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May 19, 1993

I transmit herewith for Senate advice and consent to ratification the Convention Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States.

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May 18, 1993

I'm embarrassed to tell you I don't know. I've never even discussed that with them or with him. But I'm strongly in favor of him, and I know Ron Brown feels very positively toward him because we talked about him on the way in here today…

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May 18, 1993

Well, let me tell you something. When Michael Woo endorsed me, there was not much in it for him. I mean, Michael Woo endorsed me before the New Hampshire primary, and I was still running third in California in June. So there was nothing in…

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May 18, 1993

I know quite a bit about him. I have met him, and I know a lot of people who are working in his campaign, as you know. And my wife has spent some good time with him. I have nothing against him. I'm for Woo. There's nothing negative here in…

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May 18, 1993

They had their chance. I broke my promise--you know what else they don't say? Their crowd, what did they do after the election? Oh, after the election they said, ``Oh, by the way,''--the previous administration--``Oh, by the way, the…

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May 18, 1993

We tried it their way for 12 years. Look what it got us. You know what the ``no new taxes'' crowd did for 12 years? They cut taxes on the rich, raised taxes on the middle class, ran the country in a ditch. They had it their way for 12…

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May 18, 1993

Thank you very much. I'm delighted to see all of you here, and I'm glad to have the chance to come. I've had a great time touring some of the facilities and seeing some of the programs that are offered here at this college and meeting some…

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May 18, 1993

World Trade Week reminds us of the merits of international commerce and the vast export opportunities yet to be explored by American business.

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May 18, 1993

I urge all Americans to observe these occasions with appropriate ceremonies and activities that will give due recognition to the individuals and organizations that build, operate, safeguard, and maintain this country's modern…

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May 18, 1993

Julia Stasch is exactly the type of aggressive and innovative business person this administration needs as it seeks to reinvent the way Government works.

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May 18, 1993

I intend to continue working closely with the Government of Angola and with UNITA to achieve a lasting peace settlement and a vibrant democracy there.

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