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 8, 2000

Congress should seize this moment of opportunity to do what is right for the health of the American family.

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Feb 8, 2000

I believe that everybody counts; everybody deserves a chance; and we all do better when we try to help each other.

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Feb 8, 2000

I want people, who are over 55 but not old enough to be on Medicare, who lose their health insurance, to be able to buy into Medicare.

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Feb 7, 2000

This amendment undermines EPA's existing statutory authority to set standards to protect public health and the environment from radioactive releases; therefore, it is unacceptable to the Administration.

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Feb 7, 2000

The United States will do everything it can to help them reach their destination.

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Feb 7, 2000

I believe that the Democratic Party is the right party to lead this country.

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Feb 7, 2000

It is the policy of the Government of the United States to provide equal employment opportunity in Federal employment for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination against employees based on protected genetic information.

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Feb 7, 2000

I congratulate President-elect Stipe Mesic on his victory in Monday's elections in Croatia.

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Feb 7, 2000

Today we award the Medal of Honor secure in the knowledge that people like Alfred Rascon have kept our democracy alive all these years.

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Feb 7, 2000

I signed the first Executive order of the 21st century, protecting the genetic privacy of all Federal employees.

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Feb 7, 2000

Being American has nothing to do with the place of your birth, the color of your skin, the language of your parents, or the way you worship God.

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Feb 7, 2000

Alfred was once asked why he volunteered to join and to go to Vietnam when he was not even a citizen.

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Feb 7, 2000

The people of Croatia have clearly demonstrated their desire to see their country take its rightful place in Europe.

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Feb 7, 2000

It brings with it the promise of genuine democracy and a normal life for Croatia's people.

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Feb 6, 2000

I think it would be a very good thing if we could establish a bipartisan consensus that we're going to keep paying this debt down; we're going to save Social Security for the baby boom generation; we're not going to allow Medicare to go…

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Feb 6, 2000

This budget, in short, makes really strong and significant steps toward achieving the great goals that I believe America should pursue in this new century.

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Feb 6, 2000

We ought to invest more, I believe, in education, in science and technology, in health care.

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Feb 6, 2000

Our budget ensures that the benefits of debt reduction will continue.

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