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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Mar 4, 1993

Well, if that's what he meant to do, he made a terrible mistake, and it was something that I viewed with grave concern and real disapproval. World Trade Center Bombing

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Mar 4, 1993

I can tell you that I was informed this morning about it. And the authorities are still working on a statement that I think will be issued to you later this afternoon. I think they'll be able to give you some more information later this…

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Mar 4, 1993

Isn't it beautiful? Thank you. Mr. Dochterman. This award has been presented on selected occasions on behalf of those who support humanitarian efforts throughout the world.

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Mar 4, 1993

We'll put it out—I'm not-everything we've done on the sanctions so far is, and all of the things I've explored with our allies has pretty well been supported by everyone.

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Mar 4, 1993

These three positions are essential to the smooth workings of State Department operations.

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Mar 4, 1993

I watched this team over the last year win the way I think Americans win best.

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Mar 4, 1993

Douglas Bennet, Eric James Boswell, and Conrad Harper will fill them with talent, dedication, and the steady hands that are needed to get the job done.

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Mar 4, 1993

Bruce Vladeck and Norma Cantu are highly talented individuals with unique qualifications for the leadership roles that I have asked them to take.

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Mar 4, 1993

I am very pleased to make these nominations today to two extremely important positions.

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Mar 3, 1993

I think the American people should be very much reassured by the speed with which the law enforcement folks responded to this circumstance.

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Mar 3, 1993

I commend the Congress for its swift action to ensure that there will be continued help for millions of jobless Americans who want to work to support their families but cannot find jobs.

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Mar 3, 1993

It says I've done more about it than anybody in recent history.

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Mar 3, 1993

No working group of the Government before they have a proposal—that would be like opening the White House at every staff meeting we have.

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Mar 3, 1993

We are recognizing the fact that more and more Americans who lose their jobs now don't expect to go back to those old jobs.

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Mar 3, 1993

I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Washington... is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

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Mar 3, 1993

H.R. 920 combines compassion with a healthy dose of common sense.

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Mar 3, 1993

I believe that, as a Nation, we have a moral obligation, as well as an economic interest, to help these families stay afloat while they attempt to find jobs.

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Mar 3, 1993

It is time now to get on to the important work of stimulating our economy and putting the American people back to work.

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Mar 3, 1993

I think you should wait until the—I think, first of all, the American people should be very proud of the work done by the law enforcement authorities.

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