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 6, 2000

S. 1052 represents a significant positive step forward that will improve immigration policy.

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Feb 6, 2000

I think, stick with the present economic strategy first, keep paying the debt down, keep the interest rates down, keep the confidence up, continue to invest in education and training and science and technology, and do more to expand trade.

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Feb 6, 2000

I think the main role of Government in a global economy like this is to create conditions and give people the tools to do the best they can.

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Feb 6, 2000

It is a balanced budget with a balanced approach to our national priorities.

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Feb 6, 2000

I think we have the highest percentage of new jobs, nearly 21 million now since 1993, in the private sector of any economic expansion in our history.

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Feb 4, 2000

This is an issue that transcends political boundaries, because it touches all of us.

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Feb 4, 2000

This initiative will help women get comprehensive treatment and get it right away.

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Feb 4, 2000

More than 180,000 American women will be diagnosed with these diseases this year.

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Feb 4, 2000

But still it's true that, every year, thousands of women are told they have cancer and must cope without insurance.

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Feb 4, 2000

Hillary and I were saddened today to learn of the death of Carl Albert.

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Feb 3, 2000

The last campaign is over. The polls have closed. The votes are counted. And you won— big time.

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Feb 3, 2000

No matter how dark the night, Bob was always sure the Sun would come up in the morning.

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Feb 3, 2000

When 12 children are dying every day in America because of gun violence, however, we can't wait for congressional action.

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Feb 3, 2000

I've asked Congress to pass commonsense gun safety legislation.

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Feb 3, 2000

Today we celebrate a man who did not neglect his gift but instead shared it.

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Feb 3, 2000

It also clearly highlights the need for us to stay on the path of fiscal discipline, overseas markets, investment in our people, that got us to this point.

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Feb 3, 2000

The tragic shooting last year in Columbine High School showed us what happens when guns fall into the wrong hands.

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Feb 3, 2000

Bobby worked in a profession with one of the shortest half-lives in the world.

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Feb 3, 2000

No one believes America is safe enough, and it's time we set the proper goal to make our Nation the safest big country in the world.

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