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 5, 2000

I transmit herewith the annual report of the National Endowment for the Arts for 1998.

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Apr 5, 2000

I'm willing to compromise, but I don't want to destroy the purposes of the background check.

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Apr 5, 2000

I think that the main thing is that the Justice Department is handling it.

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Apr 5, 2000

I'm proud of the fact that we have an administration that looks like America, with the most diverse Cabinet and staff in history.

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Apr 5, 2000

Don't you newspeople ever learn? It isn't the mistake that kills you. It's the coverup.

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Apr 5, 2000

I think we will have a woman President and certainly an African-American or Hispanic or an Asian-American President—maybe all three.

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Apr 5, 2000

The only evidence they have is we have kept handguns out of the hands of half million felons, fugitives, and stalkers.

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Apr 5, 2000

A classic example of doing well by doing good will help us to create one America.

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Apr 5, 2000

This is not an act of charity or kindness or even constitutional obligation but enlightened self-interest.

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Apr 5, 2000

I think the main thing that she's got to think about is not what they're saying about her but what she's going to say to the people of New York.

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Apr 5, 2000

While we support the goal of increasing homeownership opportunities for persons with disabilities and others, the tenant based pilot program for disabled homeownership, as authorized in the bill, is unnecessary.

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Apr 5, 2000

It is a constant theme throughout all human history, and it is something that, in positive and profoundly negative ways, is being played out all over the world today.

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Apr 5, 2000

This is not about keeping something bad from happening. This is about making good things happen.

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Apr 4, 2000

This bill contains many new provisions to advance aviation safety.

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Apr 4, 2000

Today, there are more phone lines in Manhattan than there are in all of Africa.

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Apr 4, 2000

I transmit herewith the 6-month report required under the heading 'International Organizations and Programs'.

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Apr 4, 2000

As I said at the start of this inquiry, nearly 2 years ago, Secretary Herman did nothing wrong.

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Apr 4, 2000

My administration will work with the Congress to achieve more balanced funding of aviation programs in fiscal year 2001.

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Apr 4, 2000

She did not deserve what she has had to endure over the past many months.

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