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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Feb 18, 1993

This program has some tax incentives, which is a fancy way for saying tax cuts for people who invest their money.

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Feb 18, 1993

The price of doing the same thing is higher than the price of my program.

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Feb 18, 1993

Thomas Glynn has the kind of experience managing large institutions, both public and private, that is needed to make that happen.

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Feb 18, 1993

We must squeeze every penny that we have out of the Government before we ask ordinary Americans to contribute to deficit reduction.

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Feb 17, 1993

I can honestly say I've made more specific cuts that affect me personally than I can think that any of my predecessors have made and that I intend to find more as I go along. I've just been here 4 weeks, and I'll continue to work on it…

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Feb 17, 1993

I think so. There are 150 specific ones, and I'll be glad to entertain some more if anybody's got any specific ideas. The Vice President. At this point----

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Feb 17, 1993

I think so. There are 150 specific ones, and I'll be glad to entertain some more if anybody's got any specific ideas. The Vice President. At this point----

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Feb 17, 1993

My duty is to try to convince them that I will. The Vice President. In the words of the old hymn, they're ``almost persuaded.''

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Feb 17, 1993

I thought the thing was going to be paid for with contributions; that's what I was told. I think it would be a good thing to have, but I think if we can pay for it with contributions; otherwise, I don't think we ought to spend any tax…

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Feb 17, 1993

I thought the thing was going to be paid for with contributions; that's what I was told. I think it would be a good thing to have, but I think if we can pay for it with contributions; otherwise, I don't think we ought to spend any tax…

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Feb 17, 1993

I urge all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs and activities.

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Feb 17, 1993

I was told that the stuff had been donated already. I told them if it was all going to be donated, it was fine with me if it was built. That's what I was told from the very beginning, so that's all I know about it.

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Feb 17, 1993

I was told that the stuff had been donated already. I told them if it was all going to be donated, it was fine with me if it was built. That's what I was told from the very beginning, so that's all I know about it.

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Feb 17, 1993

This is a country of enormous promise, of unlimited potential, of a great future burdened by big problems.

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Feb 17, 1993

The price of doing the same thing is higher than the price of change.

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Feb 17, 1993

We have to begin with the Government, and at the top with the President.

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Feb 16, 1993

Tonight I present to you a comprehensive plan to set our Nation on that new course.

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Feb 16, 1993

We must now break the habits of both political parties and say there can be no more something for nothing.

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Feb 16, 1993

We've cut quite a bit of spending. I think it is difficult to justify cutting big health care spending unless it is in the context of providing affordable health care to everybody, because you don't want to do it in a way that's really…

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