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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Mar 29, 2000

Your energy and your experience are a precious natural resource.

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Mar 29, 2000

Medicare and Social Security are now on a path to a sound future.

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Mar 29, 2000

We really are now the only available national vehicle for the common aspirations of all Americans.

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Mar 29, 2000

This is a profoundly important election, this millennial election.

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Mar 29, 2000

I didn't run for President the first time I had a chance to run, because I didn't think I was ready to run.

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Mar 29, 2000

Far more important than being President is being able to give your nephew Poke´mon cards.

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Mar 29, 2000

I believe that we ought to pass commonsense gun safety legislation to protect more kids from violence.

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Mar 29, 2000

I think we ought to do our part to help these folks and people like them in this room, in this community, and all over this country.

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Mar 29, 2000

This is the best chance you will ever have to build the future of your dreams for your children.

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Mar 29, 2000

When I ran in '92, I said that I had a vision of 21st century America in which every responsible citizen had an opportunity, in which we would be a community of all people, and in which we would continue to lead the world for peace and…

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Mar 29, 2000

I am profoundly honored to be here and to be in the presence of Americans who have served our country in so many profoundly important ways.

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Mar 29, 2000

A democratic southeast Europe is on the road to a better future.

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Mar 29, 2000

I have waited 35 years for my country to be in the position that we now enjoy today.

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Mar 28, 2000

It takes two people coming up with ideas—or three sides, in this case, if we are being asked to mediate it.

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Mar 28, 2000

We cannot afford to lose any opportunities for this segment of our population.

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Mar 28, 2000

We ought to be able to look back and say we took real steps to make America better.

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