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 23, 2000

I want to try to do more to set up 1,000 community computer centers around the country in areas that wouldn't have them otherwise.

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Feb 23, 2000

I feel confident that if we could get the deficit cut in half and then get rid of it, that we would lower the structure of interest rates.

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Feb 23, 2000

We have an unusual responsibility, all of us in this room, individually because we've been successful and blessed, but also as a nation.

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Feb 23, 2000

Even the bad days are good days if you have a chance to do something good for our country.

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Feb 23, 2000

Life is about more than economics, and societies do well economically when they are strong generally.

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Feb 23, 2000

I think we should be doing more of it, and I'll say more about that in a minute.

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Feb 23, 2000

Nothing lasts forever—nothing good and, thank God, nothing bad.

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Feb 22, 2000

It is a special honor for us to have the King and the Queen here today on the anniversary of the day in which the courage of the King literally saved democracy for Spain.

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Feb 22, 2000

If you want to keep the economy going without inflation, you've got to continue to train people to go into jobs that are already there.

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Feb 22, 2000

I ask you all to join me in a toast to the King and Queen of Spain and the people of their wonderful country.

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Feb 22, 2000

I am honored to be a part of Rock the Vote's 10th anniversary celebration.

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Feb 22, 2000

It is more important than ever that young people get out and vote.

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Feb 22, 2000

We ought to work for a day in America when that sort of heroism is not required to go to work and take care of your kids.

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Feb 22, 2000

Somebody like that shouldn't have to worry about whether they can go out and get in the car, whether the car will start, and if they get in a car, whether they won't be able to get food for their children.

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Feb 22, 2000

Nationwide, low income families with cars are 25 percent more likely to work than those without cars.

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Feb 22, 2000

Today, five centuries later, Christopher Columbus is the only foreign citizen America honors with a national holiday.

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Feb 22, 2000

This is the most hopeful moment in the history of America in terms of our ability to shape the future.

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