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 24, 2000

It is an honor to be the first President of the United States to address all the people of Pakistan.

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Mar 24, 2000

The return of civilian democratic rule requires a complete plan, a real roadmap.

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Mar 24, 2000

I am here as a friend, a grateful friend who values our long partnership.

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Mar 24, 2000

I believe it is also in Pakistan's interest to reduce tensions with India.

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Mar 24, 2000

I ask Pakistan to intensify its efforts to defeat those who inflict terror.

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Mar 23, 2000

I believe that if we work together to turn our common vision into common progress... to fight terrorism and work for tolerance as partners, I believe if we do that...

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Mar 23, 2000

In all the years of recorded human history, we have never had this many opportunities to fight poverty.

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Mar 23, 2000

The true test of the information revolution is not just the size of the feast it creates but the number of people who can sit at the table to enjoy it.

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Mar 23, 2000

We remain committed to seeking the release of those Kosovars jailed in Serbia without the benefit of due legal process.

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Mar 23, 2000

I proclaim March 25, 2000, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.

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Mar 23, 2000

India is the world's most ancient civilization, yet one of its youngest nations.

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Mar 23, 2000

We have strengthened our commitment to work together to protect the environment, to promote clean energy, to fight against deadly diseases.

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Mar 23, 2000

The two most important things that we can promote in the new world are empowerment of individuals and a sense of community.

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Mar 23, 2000

I would submit to you it is much easier to talk about AIDS than to watch another child die.

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Mar 23, 2000

The Kashmir problem cannot be solved, in our judgment, by force.

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Mar 23, 2000

I hope all of you will help to preserve your tiger population.

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Mar 23, 2000

If we could do that for every village in South Asia, in Africa, in Latin America, in the Middle East, then overnight the poorest places in the world could have access to the same learning materials that only the richest schools offer their…

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Mar 23, 2000

I am gratified that India is not waiting to act, and I am proud that the United States is supporting your efforts here.

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Mar 23, 2000

I think that what we would like to see -- what we would encourage General Musharraf to do is to set forth a road map by which democracy gets restored.

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Mar 23, 2000

Doing the right thing is good economics in the Information Age, and we have to do this together.

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Mar 23, 2000

We should be proud that we met our responsibilities in Kosovo.

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Mar 23, 2000

If we do this right, we will find that doing what is morally right... also turns out to be very good economics in the information age.

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Mar 23, 2000

I have seen in these local experiments in India something I wish for all the world.

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