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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Nov 28, 1999

It is critical that consumers and the public at large be assured of a level of protection in electronic commerce equivalent to that which they now enjoy in more traditional forms of commerce.

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Nov 28, 1999

At the same time, we must recognize that different media may require different approaches and that public interest protections designed for the physical world may not fit in the electronic commerce arena.

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Nov 28, 1999

We must raise the minimum wage and increase our support for quality child care.

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Nov 28, 1999

Now and in the next century, our national security, civil, and commercial space sectors will continue to depend on reliable access to space.

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Nov 28, 1999

This will mean lower interest rates and greater growth for a whole generation of Americans.

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Nov 28, 1999

The rapid growth of the Internet and its increasing use throughout the world for electronic commerce holds great promise for American consumers and for the Nation.

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Nov 28, 1999

I am proud to sign a bill that I believe will give us a stronger, better America in the 21st century.

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Nov 28, 1999

I hereby waive the restrictions contained in subsection 599D(b) to the full extent authorized by subsection 599D(c).

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Nov 28, 1999

We can take heart that many people with HIV/AIDS today are living longer and more fulfilling lives.

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Nov 28, 1999

This budget protects the environment and preserves our precious natural heritage.

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Nov 24, 1999

I just told this gentleman, I just got back last night, and I got back very late, and I haven't been briefed on a lot of this. So I think, before I comment on that, I should have a chance to talk.

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Nov 24, 1999

No. No, we just explored whether they wanted to come because I was going to be there. But it was just something done, literally, at the last minute. It was originally supposed to be a ministerial, and I thought, well, gosh, I don't want…

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Nov 24, 1999

Originally, it was just supposed to be a ministerial, and I thought--just almost at the last minute, I thought, well, since I'm going to be out there a day and a half or a day, that if anybody wants to come, other people who are interested…

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Nov 24, 1999

You know, I just got back from a 10-day trip. I haven't been briefed, and I don't think I can comment now. I'm sorry. President's Possible Visit to India

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Nov 24, 1999

Well, I suppose that is, strictly speaking, a legal question. But we have a home there, and we're working on getting it furnished. Then she'll have a place to be when she's up there campaigning and not here in the White House. So I think…

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Nov 24, 1999

Well, I don't have any idea yet. I think--I'll try to do for her what she's always done for me. I'll try to give her good advice. But I've got a job here, and I'm going to do it. And I also think that in the beginning of the campaign the…

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Nov 24, 1999

Well, I think that there are a lot of people who kept saying that, and apparently there was some concern, so I thought it was a good thing to clear it up. I always think if there's any doubt and you can resolve it, you ought to do it. So I…

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Nov 24, 1999

Well, I want her to do this if she wants to do it-- and she does--and if a lot of people in New York want her to do it--and they do. And I think that we'll have to make accommodations. She'll be here and do some things, and some things…

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Nov 24, 1999

Well, we're working very hard on it, and the Defense Department and the Government of Puerto Rico have been working together. And here's a case where I believe there are two legitimate issues here. There's the legitimate concerns of the…

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Nov 23, 1999

That's why it's so important that we not only give thanks but also give back to our communities.

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Nov 23, 1999

I want to thank, as always, the National Turkey Federation for donating this year's tom turkey.

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Nov 23, 1999

Let us give thanks for all these things that hold us together as a people.

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Nov 23, 1999

It's a very, very good step, and a courageous step on his part.

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