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 13, 2000

If we pay the debt down, every working family in this country will have lower interest rates.

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Feb 13, 2000

We have the strongest economy we have ever had, with the lowest Hispanic unemployment rate in history.

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Feb 13, 2000

H.R. 2366 is a sweeping tort reform measure that amends State liability rules as they apply to businesses.

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Feb 13, 2000

We also call for full and immediate access for humanitarian organizations seeking to provide relief to war-ravaged civilians in Sudan.

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Feb 13, 2000

H.R. 2366 is likely to strand a large number of injured plaintiffs.

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Feb 13, 2000

I am deeply concerned by reports that the Government of Sudan bombed a school in the Nuba Mountain region on February 8, killing and wounding many young children.

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Feb 13, 2000

America was already a very diverse country, not nearly so much as it is today.

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Feb 13, 2000

We must recognize that there are still lots of people in places this economic recovery has left behind.

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Feb 13, 2000

The sweeping preemption of State law effectuated by H.R. 2366 is unjustified, unnecessary, and, in the Administration's view, unwise.

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Feb 13, 2000

I think that the American people—this is their year, their time.

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Feb 13, 2000

I love her very much, and I think—I know her better than anybody else, and I believe she'd be a great public official.

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Feb 13, 2000

I think those are the touchstones that ought to guide Government policy.

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Feb 13, 2000

I have always said that the President's job was reward enough, and no one should give the President an award.

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Feb 13, 2000

I want the rest of America to know about their contributions and, generally, the important role that Latinos are going to play in 21st century America.

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Feb 13, 2000

It is an outrage that such egregious abuses against innocent Sudanese citizens have become commonplace in the ongoing civil war in Sudan.

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Feb 13, 2000

We cannot continue to pretend that there is any other ultimate resolution to the difficulties that continue to arise, other than letting the people of Puerto Rico decide for themselves.

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Feb 13, 2000

I think it's important that the American people not overreact to this.

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Feb 13, 2000

And the lands legacy initiative in my new budget will provide permanent funding so that communities can conserve additional lands year after year.

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Feb 13, 2000

Very often had the largest amount of tornado damage in the country in any given year.

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Feb 13, 2000

The impact of this bill is likely to fall most harshly on the poor, the elderly, and children.

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Feb 13, 2000

Today I'm announcing nearly $60 million in new grants to help communities in all 50 States create parks, preserve forests, and save open space.

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