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 19, 1999

I remain concerned that S. 468 may create expectations that will not be fulfilled, and tarnish the success of the efforts we have already begun.

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Nov 19, 1999

I believe we made the right decision, because at the end of this tumultuous century, in which so much blood has been shed, at a moment when peace and democracy have triumphed almost everywhere else in Europe and increasingly throughout the…

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Nov 19, 1999

I'm very proud this week that Congress, on a bipartisan basis, finally agreed on the historic work incentives improvement act.

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Nov 19, 1999

More than half the world's people live under governments of their own choosing.

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Nov 18, 1999

Now, let me just say one other thing, then I'll answer the questions. We are about to start the holiday season, and then we'll begin again. And in the months ahead, I think we have to stay focused on the critical business of this Nation…

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Nov 18, 1999

I'm delighted to be going, and I'm not concerned about the protests.

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Nov 18, 1999

It is hereby ordered that Executive Order 12958 is amended as follows:

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Nov 18, 1999

These and other family-friendly policies have helped parents to balance the demands of work and family.

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Nov 18, 1999

All classified information in such records shall be automatically declassified, whether or not the records have been reviewed, within 8 years from the date of this order.

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Nov 18, 1999

I believe I was right, and I think that the facts have proved that I was right.

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Nov 18, 1999

Today I joined the leaders of 30 nations in signing an agreement that will adapt the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) to the post-cold-war world.

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Nov 18, 1999

Hillary and I offer our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of those who were injured or killed in this devastating incident.

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Nov 18, 1999

I urge all the people of the United States to reaffirm their family ties and to share their family histories.

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Nov 18, 1999

I think David Trimble has provided very strong and clear leadership.

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Nov 18, 1999

It will require nations to provide more information about their deployment of military equipment.

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Nov 18, 1999

It is in America's national interest to sign it now and to lock in the commitment of other nations to its terms.

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Nov 18, 1999

Families are the foundation of our individual lives and the life of our Nation.

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Nov 18, 1999

It will strengthen the requirement that host nations must consent to the deployment of foreign forces on their territory.

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Nov 18, 1999

I'm delighted to have this chance to meet with the Taoiseach and talk about the Irish peace process.

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Nov 18, 1999

America stands with the College Station community as it joins together during this difficult time.

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Nov 18, 1999

I am proud of my Administration's commitment to providing families with the resources they need to flourish.

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Nov 18, 1999

This bill also would create a demonstration program that provides people who are not yet too disabled to work the opportunity to 'buy into' Medicaid to help them keep working.

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Nov 18, 1999

The adaptation agreement will also open the treaty to accession by other European countries.

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Nov 18, 1999

Let us recognize that the family members who surround us are among the most precious blessings in our lives.

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Nov 18, 1999

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