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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Dec 10, 1999

I would like to express my admiration to Greek Prime Minister Simitis for his statesmanship.

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Dec 10, 1999

I don't think it's good enough to say we've had crime go down 7 years.

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Dec 10, 1999

With your help, when I was running fifth in the polls nationally, we won a decisive victory over a majority in the straw poll here in 1991.

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Dec 10, 1999

I think we should proceed where it's in our interest to do so in our relations with Russia.

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Dec 10, 1999

I'm also announcing new steps to keep unsafe food imports outside our borders and out of our marketplace.

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Dec 10, 1999

We've got to deal with Social Security and Medicare, the aging of America.

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Dec 10, 1999

We won over 50 percent of the vote in the Florida straw poll.

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Dec 10, 1999

I believe that this really is the only time in my lifetime we've had so much prosperity, social cohesion, and national self-confidence.

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Dec 10, 1999

The United States has long supported Turkey's bid to join the EU.

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Dec 10, 1999

I think the President, in order to effectively lead the world, will have to be an increasingly effective negotiator, conciliator, bringing people together.

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Dec 10, 1999

The number one challenge this country faces is building one America across all lines that divide us.

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Dec 10, 1999

I want to thank my good friend Charlie Whitehead for inviting me here and for being willing to take the reins of this party again.

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Dec 10, 1999

You have to know where your country is at this moment in our journey.

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Dec 10, 1999

Over 20 million people have taken advantage of the family and medical leave law.

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Dec 10, 1999

I hope that they will agree to let China join the WTO and give them normal trading status.

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Dec 10, 1999

I want to congratulate all the members of the European Union for their decision.

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Dec 10, 1999

Food safety is part of our citizens' basic contract with the Government.

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