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 28, 2000

Gun safety measures do work and do not interfere with the interests of ordinary hunters and sports people.

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Mar 28, 2000

I urge the oil companies to do everything they can to bring the savings to consumers as quickly as possible.

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Mar 28, 2000

The time has come to pass the supplemental budget requests without delay.

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Mar 28, 2000

As long as the waving symbol of one American's pride is the shameful symbol of another American's pain, we still have bridges to cross in our country.

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Mar 28, 2000

Congress must work together to reduce the staggering toll of gun violence in America.

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Mar 28, 2000

I think we have to just keep our powder dry, keep our options open.

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Mar 28, 2000

We commend the Committee for providing the requested funding to implement the President's directives on Vieques, Puerto Rico.

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Mar 28, 2000

It should not be a partisan issue, and it should lead to action, not argument.

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Mar 28, 2000

We would resist congressional efforts that would result in termination of our mission in Kosovo prematurely.

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Mar 28, 2000

We may have the lowest unemployment rate in 30 years, but there's still some people left behind.

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Mar 28, 2000

We should pass a strong, enforceable, bipartisan Patients' Bill of Rights.

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Mar 28, 2000

We urge your prompt action on this bill so that assistance can be provided in a timely way.

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Mar 28, 2000

Today, for example, hundreds of thousands of Federal employees buy goods with purchase cards.

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Mar 28, 2000

We must now pass legislation allowing the FDA to require tobacco to be regulated by the FDA.

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Mar 28, 2000

I would not wish for all these programs... I would just wish simply for us to be one America.

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Mar 28, 2000

I might have been the happiest non-South Carolinian in the entire United States of America when Jim Hodges was elected Governor in 1998.

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Mar 28, 2000

Their support for the JWOD Program will help people with significant disabilities become and remain more independent and productive members of society.

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Mar 28, 2000

Three out of five older Americans lack dependable, affordable drug coverage.

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Mar 28, 2000

It would not only be the morally right thing to do, it would be good economics.

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