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 17, 2000

This action will facilitate efforts by the domestic industry to make a positive adjustment to import competition.

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Feb 17, 2000

We owe them a debt of gratitude for the leadership they have shown in bringing this issue to our Nation's attention.

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Feb 17, 2000

I wish to reaffirm my continuing personal commitment to the entire POW/MIA community.

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Feb 17, 2000

This legislation will, among other things, place gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)—a drug that is abused for its psychoactive effects and, less frequently but more perniciously, used as a tool by sexual predators—in Schedule I of the…

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Feb 17, 2000

We celebrate with special pride the rich legacies of Presidents Washington and Lincoln.

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Feb 17, 2000

We have enjoyed back-to-back budget surpluses for the first time in over 40 years.

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Feb 17, 2000

Except for products of Mexico and Canada, which shall be excluded from this action, the increase in duty shall apply to imports of line pipe from all countries.

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Feb 17, 2000

The Act will not impede ongoing research into the potential legitimate use of this drug to treat the special needs of those suffering from narcolepsy.

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Feb 17, 2000

The Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is fully cooperating in good faith with the United States

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Feb 17, 2000

If we maintain our strategy of fiscal discipline, we can keep our economy strong and pay down the debt by 2013 for the first time since Andrew Jackson was President.

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Feb 17, 2000

I am pleased to join all Americans in observing Presidents' Day.

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Feb 17, 2000

The surplus in the first 4 months of this fiscal year was $25 billion larger than the surplus last year.

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Feb 17, 2000

By strengthening our democracy, embracing equal justice and opportunity, and celebrating our diversity, we can continue to build the America that they envisioned and strived so hard to achieve.

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Feb 16, 2000

America must choose, when it comes to Africa, to make a difference.

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Feb 16, 2000

Africa is the cradle of humanity, but also a big part of humanity's future.

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Feb 16, 2000

I wish every American knew that last year the world's fastest growing economy was Mozambique.

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Feb 16, 2000

AIDS is going to reduce the life expectancy in Africa by 20 years.

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Feb 16, 2000

Everybody counts; everybody has a role to play; everybody deserves a chance; and we all do better when we help each other.

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Feb 16, 2000

The worst burden in life any adult can bear is to see a child die before you.

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