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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Feb 26, 1993

I thank all the people who reached out to the injured and the frightened amid the tumult that shook lower Manhattan.

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Feb 26, 1993

Their reaction and their valor reminds us of how often Americans are at their best when we face the worst.

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Feb 25, 1993

Jamie Gorelick and Jean Hanson are two of the most qualified people in the country for these important positions.

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Feb 25, 1993

Each of them combines impressive legal expertise and private sector experience with a demonstrable commitment to public service.

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Feb 24, 1993

I believe that obviously there has to be a political solution there, or there will be no solution at all, and that the human rights issues will have to be addressed in that context. Whether the United States can play any sort of…

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Feb 24, 1993

Oh well, what I said was, I have invited the Members of the Congress to present them to me and instructed our people to continue to look for them. And I presume as we define things that we're willing to put on the table, we will continue…

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Feb 24, 1993

Yes, we might have some other countries involved in it. I don't think it would be--I believe the Prime Minister made his statement. I think he's done his part. His troops are on the ground there. But I think there is a chance that we will…

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Feb 24, 1993

We talked mostly about the importance of adhering to the United Nations resolutions as they apply to Iraq and the aftermath of the Gulf war and about our general support for the peace process continuing. We didn't deal with that issue, and…

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Feb 24, 1993

Well, let me answer the first question. If the United States can in some way make a constructive contribution to a political settlement, of course, we'd be interested in doing that. But that is not a subject we have discussed in any way so…

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Feb 24, 1993

The United States will conduct humanitarian airdrops over Bosnia.

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Feb 24, 1993

I encourage all Americans in rural, urban, and suburban communities to join in recognizing the achievements and contributions of the young men and women of the National FFA Organization.

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Feb 24, 1993

It's important because we believe if—number one, there are a lot of people over there who need the food and can't get it by road, so it's a humanitarian gesture.

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Feb 24, 1993

These airdrops are being carried out strictly for humanitarian purposes; no combat aircraft will be used in this operation.

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Feb 24, 1993

I'm very encouraged by the business-labor partnership that we see manifested here today.

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Feb 23, 1993

Because what we're discussing is very different. It has no combat connotations whatever, and it's purely humanitarian and quite limited.

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Feb 23, 1993

The answer to that from my point of view is an unqualified yes.

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Feb 23, 1993

We're going to really put a real effort into a successful conclusion of the round.

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Feb 23, 1993

Prime Minister Mulroney has been a good friend and partner of the United States.

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Feb 23, 1993

I told the Prime Minister today that I was just grateful that I got through this whole campaign with most of my time in England still classified.

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Feb 23, 1993

The Free Trade Agreement, the NAFTA, and Canada's voice in helping to move the world into a more hopeful era are all testimony to his leadership and courage.

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