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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 19, 2009

I just would like him to end by saying that he is hopeful and completely convinced we're going to come through this.

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Feb 15, 2009

If I were in his position today, I'd be doing what he's doing.

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Feb 15, 2009

I find it amazing that the Republicans, who doubled the debt of the country in eight years and produced no new jobs doing it, gave us an economic record that was totally bereft of any productive result, are now criticizing him for spending…

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Feb 15, 2009

I find it amazing that the Republicans who doubled the debt of the country in eight years and produced no new jobs doing it, gave us an economic record that was totally bereft of any productive result, are now criticizing him for spending…

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Jan 26, 2009

Can you imagine what they would do to me if I told that joke he told up here?

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Jan 15, 2009

I am once again, and, if confirmed, for the last time, honored, privileged, and proud to address you as a Senator from the great State of New York; to stand in this Chamber; to be amongst my colleagues with whom I have won legislative…

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Jan 15, 2009

In the Federalist Papers, we often hear the reference to the Senate's role, to avert the consequences of ``sudden and violent passions'' and ``intemperate and pernicious resolutions.'' Well, to the everlasting credit and wisdom of our…

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Jan 14, 2009

I am so pleased to join my fellow Senators to press for passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. In particular, I would like to salute Chairman Kennedy, a champion of equality for decades in this body, and Senator Mikulski, who has…

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Dec 29, 2008

Bill and Hillary Clinton are going to push the ceremonial button that lowers the ball as the clock strikes midnight.

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Dec 2, 2008

The decisions will have to be ultimately the -- president-elect Obama's decisions.

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Dec 2, 2008

the decisions will have to be ultimately the President-elect Obama's decisions.

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Dec 2, 2008

I think that my involvement will be what our involvement with each other's work has always been. That is, all the years I was a governor and president, I talked to her about everything.

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Dec 2, 2008

It is important to make it totally transparent, say who the donors are, and let people know that there is no connection to the decisions made by America's national security team, including the secretary of state.

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Dec 2, 2008

I don't think we can turn it around in less than a year, because too much wealth has already disappeared.

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Nov 18, 2008

My family's not big on quitting. You have probably noticed that.

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Nov 18, 2008

When you think of Hillary, think of our real slogan: Buy one, get one free.

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Nov 16, 2008

If there is even any kind of question we try to do exhaustive vetting. I can recall some money we haven't taken, and also some we did, but only after more than a year of efforts to make sure that everything was OK there.

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Oct 29, 2008

He has executed this campaign in a way that is different from modern and forward thinking.

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Oct 29, 2008

If you make the decision based on who can best get us out of the ditch, I think it's clear.

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Oct 29, 2008

This is America? And this woman had tears in her eyes, and finally, she realized how totally crazy this was and she'd looked back and laughed and slapped me on the shoulder, she said, honey, I'm from rural Indiana, those aren't my family…

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Oct 29, 2008

Our country is hanging in the balance and we have so much promise and so much peril.

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Oct 28, 2008

Barack Obama represents America's future and you've got to be there for him next Tuesday.

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