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 24, 2000

I urge Congress to act quickly to provide relief to communities that are clearly in need.

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Feb 24, 2000

We should all begin this new century by honoring our historic responsibility to the new generations of the first Americans.

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Feb 24, 2000

I am pleased to receive the report of the Interagency Task Force on the U.S. Coast Guard Roles and Missions.

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Feb 24, 2000

I am asking Congress to provide emergency assistance of $56 million to provide aid to those whose economic welfare is threatened by this crisis.

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Feb 24, 2000

It would be a terrible mistake for the United States and for those who basically find this an uncomfortable vote to use this as an excuse to isolate China.

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Feb 23, 2000

Today, we are seizing the potential of the Internet and other technologies.

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Feb 23, 2000

S. 1134 fails to advance education reform and distracts from the need to invest in public schools.

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Feb 23, 2000

I believe we can keep it going and spread the benefits to people in places that have been left behind.

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Feb 23, 2000

Our economic interests around the world and our national security interests are increasingly merging.

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Feb 23, 2000

I believe we ought to do more to be a better partner around the world.

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Feb 23, 2000

I think it's very important, not just for economic reasons but for economic reasons among others.

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Feb 23, 2000

S. 1134 would disproportionately benefit the most affluent families and provide little benefit to lower- and middle-income families.

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Feb 23, 2000

We have a moral obligation to do that, and it also will help to keep the economy growing.

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Feb 23, 2000

It is vital to the national security interests of the United States to furnish up to $15 million in funds made available under the heading 'Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs' of the Act, for assistance for…

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Feb 23, 2000

There is nothing wrong with America that couldn't be fixed by what's right with this country.

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Feb 23, 2000

I believe, over the long run, the fact that we've doubled investment in education and training generally will help a lot of companies to sustain their growth and their prosperity.

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Feb 23, 2000

Every American child deserves a high-quality elementary and secondary education.

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Feb 23, 2000

We ought to continue to pay this debt down, to keep the economy going.

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Feb 23, 2000

We haven't done enough to help people balance work and family.

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