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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Apr 13, 2000

So many problems in the world today are still caused by the fact that we are, A, afraid of those who are different from us.

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Apr 13, 2000

I think the spread of the charter school movement is one of the great underreported stories in education.

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Apr 13, 2000

I am very pleased that the Russian State Duma today approved the START II Treaty— a critical step toward the treaty's entering into force.

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Apr 13, 2000

I believe that the majority of people in the other party in Congress are still resisting the investments our schools need.

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Apr 13, 2000

I congratulate President-elect Putin and his government, members of the State Duma, and Russian citizens who supported this giant step toward a safer future.

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Apr 12, 2000

It would be irresponsible to put that economy, our country's fiscal discipline, and the well-being of its families at risk.

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Apr 12, 2000

The uncertainty surrounding the future of these and other tax incentives would significantly complicate financial and other decisions for virtually every American family.

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Apr 12, 2000

It is important to make sure that access to the airwaves is facilitated.

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Apr 12, 2000

These new stations, at just a fraction of the power of commercial broadcasters, could provide a voice for the voiceless.

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Apr 12, 2000

I think, notwithstanding the churning of the NASDAQ in the last few days, there are many people, I think, who believe that somehow the prosperity of the last few years will inevitably be projected into the next few, and perhaps for an…

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Apr 12, 2000

I think this year we'll have a good year on education, on health care.

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Apr 12, 2000

I hope when I leave office there will have been a fundamental seismic shift in the relationship between the United States Government and our tribes.

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Apr 12, 2000

The right vision is to have a tax cut we can afford, targeted to purposes that are needed in the context of meeting the big, long-term challenges of America.

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Apr 12, 2000

The proposal contained in H.R. 4199 provides no reform plan whatsoever.

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Apr 12, 2000

I think if we believe in the promise of science and technology, we can grow the economy and solve our environmental problems, including climate change.

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Apr 12, 2000

I think that if we make our minds up, we can get this country out of debt for the first time since 1835 and guarantee a generation of new investment at lower interest rates.

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Apr 11, 2000

H.R. 2328 would authorize appropriations for section 314 of the Clean Water Act.

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Apr 11, 2000

They represent a smart, innovative way to help ensure that all communities share in America's economic prosperity.

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Apr 11, 2000

This funding approach works well and provides more money for lakes than provided at the end of the Clean Lakes program.

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Apr 11, 2000

Most of the dealers are perfectly law-abiding and very vigilant.

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Apr 11, 2000

I would close the gun show loophole, because the Brady bill has worked superbly.

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