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 2, 1993

These amendments would reduce the family and medical leave guarantees available to otherwise eligible employees.

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Feb 2, 1993

I have authorized Federal relief and recovery assistance in the affected area.

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Feb 2, 1993

I will ask the economic elite, who made more money and paid less in taxes, to pay their fair share.

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Feb 2, 1993

I do hereby proclaim February 4, 1993, as National Women and Girls in Sports Day.

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Feb 2, 1993

I have declared a major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for the State of California.

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Feb 2, 1993

I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State all functions vested in me by Section 599B of Title V of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 1993.

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Feb 2, 1993

We can't ever afford to let our people get lost in a blizzard of statistics.

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Feb 2, 1993

This legislation would provide American workers with rights enjoyed by workers in virtually every other advanced industrial nation.

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Feb 1, 1993

I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Louisiana... 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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Jan 31, 1993

Well, I really admire what you did. And this is a great night for you, and I want you to get back to your players. I just wanted to say hello and we're proud of you. Mr. Johnson. Thank you a lot, Mr. President.

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Jan 31, 1993

Jimmy, how are you doing? Congratulations. Mr. Johnson. Well, thank you. I think you understand how much we put into this thing and where we are. I'll tell you, it's a great feeling for all of our guys.

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Jan 31, 1993

Thanks. I've got somebody who wants to say hi to you, and then I want to talk to Jimmy. Mr. Jones. Okay, fine. Gov. Ann Richards. Jerry, it's Ann Richards. Listen, I got to watch the ball game in the White House with Mario Cuomo. Mr…

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Jan 31, 1993

The heads of executive agencies shall promptly revoke any orders, rules, or regulations implementing Executive Order No. 12818 of October 23, 1992, or Executive Order No. 12800 of April 13, 1992.

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Jan 31, 1993

The American people want their political system and their Government to end gridlock, to face problems, and to make progress.

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Jan 31, 1993

If you just want me to do things that are easy, you should have elected somebody else President.

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Jan 31, 1993

Having someone with Ken Brody's experience and knowledge at the helm of the Export-Import Bank will help to ensure the orderly flow of trade and the promotion of American exports, a vital part of our Nation's economy.

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Jan 31, 1993

We learned in the 1980's that we had to be about bold, persistent experimentation.

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Jan 30, 1993

Well, you've come a long way in a short time and with a lot of courage.

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Jan 30, 1993

This is something that I have looked forward to for some time.

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