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 27, 2000

A lot of what determines the success of our enterprise is whether we show up for work every day and treat our work like your work, like a job.

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Mar 27, 2000

We had economic distress, we had social decline, we had political division.

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Mar 27, 2000

I think my concern has always been that the oil price production be increased to a level sufficient to ensure continued growth in the global economy.

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Mar 27, 2000

I'm the only politician you'll see this year you don't have to give a contribution to.

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Mar 27, 2000

After all this time I've been President, I can say there are a lot of things about this job that are much more than just policy.

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Mar 27, 2000

It's important to preserve and protect it, so that the millions who visit each year can enjoy the Canyon in all its splendor.

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Mar 27, 2000

I'm looking forward to this meeting, and I want to welcome you here, Mr. President.

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Mar 27, 2000

Thank you. Now, only a politician who is not running for office would take a stand on the Final Four before the results are in.

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Mar 27, 2000

We continue to press our allies to meet their commitments and to uphold a fair burdensharing arrangement.

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Mar 27, 2000

I was a Governor for 12 years, and they were some of the happiest years of my life.

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Mar 27, 2000

We expect to receive an assessment for East Timor in the next month and for Kosovo in early July.

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Mar 26, 2000

Sunday's vote was an important milestone in the development of a democratic Russia.

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Mar 26, 2000

I transmit herewith a semiannual report 'detailing payments made to Cuba . . . as a result of the provision of telecommunications services' pursuant to Department of the Treasury specific licenses.

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Mar 26, 2000

I congratulated President-elect Vladimir Putin on his victory in the Russian Presidential elections.

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Mar 26, 2000

The people of Russia demonstrated again their intense commitment to democracy.

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Mar 26, 2000

We, as the Depositaries, take this opportunity to call on those states which have not yet ratified or acceded to the BWC to do so without delay.

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Mar 26, 2000

I stressed to President-elect Putin the importance of launching impartial and transparent investigations of reported human rights violations and providing prompt and full access for international organizations and the press.

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Mar 26, 2000

I transmit herewith a 6-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) that was declared in Executive Order 12865 of September 26, 1993.

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Mar 26, 2000

President-elect Putin has an opportunity to translate his electoral mandate into concrete steps to advance economic reform, to strengthen the rule of law, to intensify the fight against crime and corruption, and to join with us on a broad…

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Mar 26, 2000

I emphasized the importance to Russia and the world of strengthening the foundations of Russia's democracy and deepening its international integration.

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Mar 26, 2000

The Congress should be deeply reluctant to tamper with the First Amendment.

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Mar 24, 2000

Democracy cannot develop if it is constantly uprooted before it has a chance to firmly take hold.

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