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 10, 2000

It will accelerate the dismantling of China's state-owned enterprises—a process that is getting government out of people's lives and sparking social and political change all over China.

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Apr 10, 2000

If Israel pulls out in accordance with the United Nations resolution, what justification will anyone have for violence?

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Apr 10, 2000

Since the passage of the Brady bill, half a million felons, fugitives, and stalkers have been unable to get handguns at gun stores.

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Apr 10, 2000

Those are the same forces most threatened by our alliances with Japan and Korea, the same forces that want the Chinese military to sell dangerous technologies.

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Apr 10, 2000

The Maryland Legislature once again has made history, and I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Apr 10, 2000

I'm going to Colorado to support a citizen ballot initiative to close the gun show loophole and require background checks on all gun sales.

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Apr 9, 2000

I welcome the announcement that the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will hold a historic first summit in June.

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Apr 9, 2000

Direct dialog between the two Koreas is something we have long advocated and is fundamental to solving the problems of the Korean Peninsula.

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Apr 7, 2000

I want to thank my good friend Sheriff Harry Lee, who proved to me that you could get bad press and the people would stay with you.

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Apr 7, 2000

One of the reasons that I support the Vice President is that he understands the future.

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Apr 7, 2000

We've waited far too long for a strong and enforceable Patients' Bill of Rights.

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Apr 7, 2000

I will be there. If not another living soul were standing there, I would be there.

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Apr 7, 2000

A dollar an hour— it may not sound like much, but...families have lost more than $600 in income.

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Apr 7, 2000

We celebrate the springtime of a new century in which the fundamental ideals of democracy and human rights are blossoming across our hemisphere.

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Apr 7, 2000

I urge the Governors of the 50 States to honor these observances with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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Apr 7, 2000

I would not wish for prosperity or even a Democratic victory in November.

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Apr 7, 2000

They need a strong Patients' Bill of Rights, and they need it now.

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Apr 7, 2000

I thought we could get rid of unnecessary Government bureaucracy and still be more vigorous in the pursuit of those things we saw to be pursued.

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