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).

Quotes by year · 1992–202635,350 total · peak 1999 (4990)
1992: 79 quotes1993: 4,616 quotes1994: 4,928 quotes1995: 4,797 quotes1996: 3,407 quotes1997: 3,314 quotes1998: 4,133 quotes1999: 4,990 quotes2000: 3,954 quotes2001: 381 quotes2002: 19 quotes2003: 44 quotes2004: 50 quotes2005: 51 quotes2006: 42 quotes2007: 45 quotes2008: 168 quotes2009: 39 quotes2010: 88 quotes2011: 8 quotes2012: 17 quotes2013: 5 quotes2014: 11 quotes2015: 13 quotes2016: 39 quotes2017: 5 quotes2018: 4 quotes2019: 3 quotes2020: 12 quotes2021: 12 quotes2022: 11 quotes2023: 4 quotes2024: 35 quotes2025: 22 quotes2026: 4 quotes
Feb 10, 1993

Government has an obligation to provide the proper environment in which business can prosper, but the private sector drives the economy.

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Feb 10, 1993

I think sometimes you do, but that's what you're hired to do.

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Feb 10, 1993

Janet Reno is ready to tackle the Justice Department's problems.

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Feb 9, 1993

I'm going to keep trying to change, and I'm going to try to stay in touch with you this whole 4 years.

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Feb 9, 1993

We can't have a job in a place where people can't walk to work safely.

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Feb 9, 1993

The important thing is not to balance the budget overnight but to put it on a steady and decided downward tack.

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Feb 9, 1993

I believe I got elected on a commitment to change America, to create jobs, try to raise incomes, to face the health care crisis.

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Feb 9, 1993

I think the public will support the policy that he will outline today, yes.

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Feb 9, 1993

From now on agencies and departments will not be allowed to create new commissions without permission from OMB.

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Feb 9, 1993

These Executive orders are just a beginning, but they're a good beginning.

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Feb 9, 1993

Such authorization must be in accordance with the May 22, 1992, Office of Management and Budget Circular A-126.

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Feb 9, 1993

We have an obligation and an opportunity to change the way Government works and to show that Government can do more with less.

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Feb 9, 1993

The taxpayers should pay no more than absolutely necessary to transport Government officials.

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Feb 9, 1993

The purpose of this order is to achieve real reductions in the administrative costs of Federal agencies.

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Feb 9, 1993

Each executive department and agency shall terminate not less than one-third of the advisory committees subject to FACA.

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Feb 9, 1993

If you'll let me hear the truth of your feelings and your ideas, I think we can change this country.

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Feb 9, 1993

I believe Government can both care about people and be careful with their money.

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Feb 9, 1993

We have to do two things at once that no Government in your country's history has ever done.

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