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 11, 2000

I wanted to express my support for the people of Colorado who are trying to put this initiative on the ballot to close the gun show loophole.

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Apr 11, 2000

We're not talking about—there's no need in us demonizing each other.

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Apr 11, 2000

Since 1995, when the Administration and Congress agreed to terminate the Clean Lakes program, EPA has allowed these activities to be funded under the non-point source grant program.

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Apr 11, 2000

These projects however, are already eligible for funding under the Clean Water non-point source pollution control grant program and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

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Apr 11, 2000

The fact that it's an election year might help us to pass it, especially since I'm not running for anything, so I'm just out here trying to do what I think is right.

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Apr 11, 2000

America's Private Investment Companies (APIC's) will spur as much as $1.5 billion in new private investment in new markets across America.

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Apr 11, 2000

S. 2323 would provide employers with needed flexibility to reward their workers in a global economy without weakening the vital protections provided by the FLSA for American workers.

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Apr 11, 2000

Passage of the APIC's initiative by the House Banking and Financial Services Committee represents the first crucial step in this bipartisan effort.

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Apr 11, 2000

These priorities include: addressing the problems caused by the Tulloch wetlands decision; reauthorizing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund; and addressing nonpoint sources of pollution more comprehensively.

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Apr 11, 2000

I look forward to continue working with Congress on comprehensive legislation to help renew America's communities and tap into the full potential of our new markets this year.

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Apr 11, 2000

You can't—there is no society that can prevent every tragedy, every outrage.

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Apr 11, 2000

If you close the gun show loophole, then all gun sales will be subject to the same background checks the Brady bill imposes on gun dealers today.

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Apr 11, 2000

I call upon our youth, parents, educators, and all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities.

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Apr 10, 2000

I think there's a lot of hope for more rapid movement on the Palestinian front.

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Apr 10, 2000

If China is shut out, tensions in the Taiwan Strait will likely rise.

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Apr 10, 2000

Achieving these objectives is central to the continued strength of the Nation's economy.

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Apr 10, 2000

You should wait and see what happens in the next few weeks before we talk about that.

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Apr 10, 2000

I am confident that when the debate is over and the votes are cast, the Congress will do what is right—both for our prosperity and our security.

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Apr 10, 2000

Our markets already are open to China; the agreement we reached to bring China into the WTO doesn't require that we open them further in any way.

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Apr 10, 2000

I'm concerned about it; you know I am, and we'll talk about it.

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Apr 10, 2000

Bringing China into the WTO will entwine China in the global economy, increasing its interdependence with the rest of the world.

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Apr 10, 2000

Every child in America deserves the protection you have given Maryland's children, and only Congress can provide that.

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Apr 10, 2000

Serene is a word not normally used in the context of the Middle East these days.

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