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 3, 2000

He was there for us, and but for him, we might not be here today.

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Feb 3, 2000

As I've said before, there are responsible citizens in that industry, manufacturers and dealers.

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Feb 3, 2000

I'm pleased to announce today that we're beginning the most aggressive effort ever undertaken to ensure responsible behavior by gun dealers.

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Feb 3, 2000

Keeping guns out of the wrong hands has been a priority for 7 years for us.

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Feb 3, 2000

It was always about finding the story and trusting the people to get it right.

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Feb 2, 2000

He has made a truly remarkable contribution in helping lead our Nation to the longest economic expansion in history.

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Feb 2, 2000

Jane Harman is exhibit A of why the Democratic Party is now the true majority party in the United States.

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Feb 2, 2000

We must make sure the American people dominate the conviction of America to make the most of this moment.

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Feb 2, 2000

We dare not turn away from them if we believe in our common humanity.

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Feb 2, 2000

I'm here because Jane Harman represents not just someone who's been my friend and has helped me politically but what the Democratic Party embodies.

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Feb 2, 2000

I am hopeful that the Senate will move quickly to confirm the other two nominees to the Federal Reserve Board as well.

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Feb 2, 2000

I think so much of what we've done the last 7 years is to turn this country around.

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Feb 2, 2000

I look forward to continuing the productive and appropriate relationship that my administration has enjoyed with Chairman Greenspan.

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Feb 2, 2000

Chairman Greenspan's wise and steady leadership has inspired confidence here in America and around the world.

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Feb 2, 2000

We must be able to love our neighbors and accept our essential oneness.

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Feb 2, 2000

Even more troubling to me, our dazzling modern world is witness to a resurgence of society's oldest demon, the inability to love our closest neighbors as ourselves if they look or worship differently from the rest of us.

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Feb 2, 2000

Our country has had the longest economic expansion in history.

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Feb 2, 2000

The question I would hope that all of my fellow citizens would ask themselves today is: What responsibilities are now imposed on us because we live at perhaps the greatest moment of prosperity and promise in the history of our Nation, at a…

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Feb 2, 2000

To do it, we will have to first conquer our own demons and embrace our common humanity with humility and gratitude.

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Feb 2, 2000

I am pleased that the Senate has confirmed the nomination of Alan Greenspan for another term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board.

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