Political Quotes

Bill Clinton

The Public Record

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).

Quotes by year · 1992202645,000 total · peak 1993 (7061)
1992: 114 quotes1993: 7,061 quotes1994: 6,858 quotes1995: 5,756 quotes1996: 4,401 quotes1997: 4,178 quotes1998: 5,150 quotes1999: 6,079 quotes2000: 3,954 quotes2001: 439 quotes2002: 52 quotes2003: 111 quotes2004: 74 quotes2005: 97 quotes2006: 83 quotes2007: 87 quotes2008: 173 quotes2009: 42 quotes2010: 88 quotes2011: 8 quotes2012: 17 quotes2013: 5 quotes2014: 11 quotes2015: 13 quotes2016: 39 quotes2017: 5 quotes2018: 4 quotes2019: 3 quotes2020: 12 quotes2021: 12 quotes2022: 11 quotes2023: 4 quotes2024: 35 quotes2025: 22 quotes2026: 2 quotes
Feb 9, 1993

When I came here as a candidate for President, I didn't know whether I could do very well.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 9, 1993

The purpose of this order is to achieve real reductions in the administrative costs of Federal agencies.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 9, 1993

The important thing is not to balance the budget overnight but to put it on a steady and decided downward tack.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 9, 1993

From now on agencies and departments will not be allowed to create new commissions without permission from OMB.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 9, 1993

Such authorization must be in accordance with the May 22, 1992, Office of Management and Budget Circular A-126.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 9, 1993

These Executive orders are just a beginning, but they're a good beginning.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 9, 1993

I think the public will support the policy that he will outline today, yes.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 9, 1993

I'm going to keep trying to change, and I'm going to try to stay in touch with you this whole 4 years.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 9, 1993

I believe I got elected on a commitment to change America, to create jobs, try to raise incomes, to face the health care crisis.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 9, 1993

We have an obligation and an opportunity to change the way Government works and to show that Government can do more with less.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 9, 1993

We can't have a job in a place where people can't walk to work safely.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 9, 1993

Good morning. Next week I will outline our new economic plan to create jobs, to raise incomes, to reduce the deficit, and to lay the foundation for long-term economic growth for this country. Twelve years of denial and delay have left a…

govinfo.gov
Feb 9, 1993

Good morning. Next week I will outline our new economic plan to create jobs, to raise incomes, to reduce the deficit, and to lay the foundation for long-term economic growth for this country. Twelve years of denial and delay have left a…

govinfo.gov
Feb 9, 1993

Look, if we lift the embargo, then what incentive does the government have to change?

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 8, 1993

I take these steps not simply to save the taxpayers' money but also because I believe this smaller White House will actually work better and serve the American people better.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 8, 1993

These cuts come as part of a quite significant reorganization of the Office of the President.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 8, 1993

Federal Judiciary Building February 8, 1993 Today, I am signing into law, S. 202, which designates the newly- completed Federal Judiciary Building in Washington, D.C. as the ``Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building.'' It is fitting…

govinfo.gov

Politicians like Bill Clinton