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 20, 2000

We will share our experience in nurturing and strengthening democratic institutions the world over and fighting the challenge to democratic order from forces such as terrorism.

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Mar 20, 2000

We consider combating international terrorism as one of the most important global challenges.

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Mar 20, 2000

I also stressed that at a time when most nations are making real progress in moving away from nuclear weapons, the world needs India to lead in the same direction.

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Mar 20, 2000

I think this is a horrible development in Kashmir, but unfortunately it's becoming all too common around the world.

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Mar 20, 2000

We agree that developed countries should embrace policies that offer developing countries the opportunity to grow, because growth is the key to rising incomes and rising standards.

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Mar 20, 2000

The true measure of our strength lies in the ability of our people to shape their destiny and to realize their aspirations for a better life.

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Mar 20, 2000

The strong scientific resources of the two countries provide excellent opportunities for scientific collaboration between them.

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Mar 20, 2000

I hope this year we'll make another effort to reduce the arms of the United States and the arms of Russia.

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Mar 20, 2000

Every year, more than 400,000 Americans die of tobacco-related diseases; nearly 80 percent of them started smoking as children.

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Mar 20, 2000

The United States applauds India's success in opening its economy, its achievements in science and technology, its commitment to a new wave of economic expansion and reform, and its determination to bring the benefits of economic growth to…

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Mar 20, 2000

I believe Prime Minister Vajpayee when he says, 'I will never be the first to use nuclear weapons.'

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Mar 20, 2000

I believe that by working together across party lines, we can protect our children and save lives.

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Mar 20, 2000

This will help us to realize the full potential of Indo-U.S. relations and contribute significantly to regional and global security.

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Mar 20, 2000

We have neglected this relationship for more than two decades.

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Mar 20, 2000

Respect the Line of Control; show restraint; stand against violence; restore the dialog.

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Mar 20, 2000

I'm encouraged by the decisions that have been made by the Israelis and the Palestinians.

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Mar 20, 2000

I just don't think that this is the way to deal with Kashmir.

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Mar 20, 2000

I think that I've concluded that he is going to do everything he can to avoid having it escalate into a war with Pakistan.

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Mar 20, 2000

Today we have agreed to hold regular meetings between our heads of government and top officials.

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Mar 20, 2000

Our policy is: First, respect the Line of Control; second, do not promote violence by third parties in Kashmir; third, negotiate.

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Mar 20, 2000

We both face, still, the challenges of better educating our children, lifting them from poverty, protecting them from disease and environmental peril.

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