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 8, 1999

This Act will enable the National Park Service to spend funds that were appropriated in the 105th Congress.

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Dec 8, 1999

Senator Chafee's legacy of achievements in environmental protection is extraordinary and far ranging.

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Dec 8, 1999

The U.S. Holocaust Assets Commission Extension Act of 1999 provides the Presidential Advisory Commission with additional time and authorizes additional resources needed to complete the review of the historical record of American activity…

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Dec 8, 1999

I think the greatest baseball player that ever lived was Willie Mays.

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Dec 8, 1999

This Act has successfully minimized the loss of human life by discouraging development in high-risk areas.

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Dec 8, 1999

This legislation ensures that the natural, scenic, recreational, and historic values of one of our Nation's great urban rivers will be preserved for the benefit of future generations.

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Dec 8, 1999

Renaming the Coastal Barrier Resources System in Senator Chafee's honor is an appropriate tribute to a man who worked so hard—and so successfully—to find common ground in the struggle to protect and preserve the environment for future…

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Dec 8, 1999

What we want it to do is to be an instrument of empowerment, education, enlightenment, and economic advance and community building all across America.

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Dec 8, 1999

It is unconscionable that the biggest problem society faces is the oldest problem of society, which is that we're afraid of, prone to hate.

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Dec 8, 1999

We stand ready to provide further help to meet the urgent needs of those affected by the flooding.

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Dec 8, 1999

The Commission's research demonstrates irrefutably that we in the United States are willing to hold ourselves to the same high standard of truth about Holocaust assets to which we have held other nations.

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Dec 8, 1999

I'm directing Secretary Daley to work with the private sector to develop a national strategy for connecting all Americans to the Internet.

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Dec 8, 1999

The digital divide is a key civil rights issue of the 21st century.

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Dec 8, 1999

It is with great respect and gratitude for those who made this legislation possible that I sign H.R. 2140 today.

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Dec 8, 1999

This legislation...is a clear demonstration of America's determination to pursue justice for Holocaust victims and their families.

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Dec 8, 1999

I have signed into law H.R. 2140, a bill that will enhance the protection of a 48-mile segment of the Chattahoochee River.

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Dec 8, 1999

Thank God, Harry Truman turned out to be a great man and a great President.

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Dec 8, 1999

Information tools, such as the personal computer and the Internet, are increasingly important to economic success and full participation in all aspects of American society.

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Dec 8, 1999

Our democratic system does not work if our leaders do not tell the truth.

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Dec 8, 1999

We have to have a national commitment to closing the digital divide.

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Dec 7, 1999

I know we've all got to go. I just want to say amen to this. [Laughter] We had a VH1 concert at the White House the other night because John Sykes, the head of VH1, is collecting instruments--he's collected, I think, almost one million…

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