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 4, 1999

I call on Congress to provide the necessary resources to support this treaty.

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Nov 4, 1999

I think that, as you know, the Pentagon has a point, in the sense that if you look at what we had to do in Kosovo, for example, or what we had to do earlier in Bosnia, they need to be able to train.

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Nov 4, 1999

All human beings, genetically—all human beings—are 99.9 percent the same.

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Nov 4, 1999

This agreement meets our commitments to the Middle East peace process.

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Nov 4, 1999

I think that it's because—I frankly believe that the majority in Congress is not as sensitive as they should be to the existence of family farmers.

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Nov 4, 1999

I believe that we need to convince the American business community that these are markets to invest in.

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Nov 4, 1999

I urge the Congress now to provide both the funding that I have requested for the Small Business Administration's disaster loan program, and the additional $500 million that I have requested.

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Nov 4, 1999

Nothing we do will work without the commitment of the private business sector.

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Nov 4, 1999

I always said that the tobacco farmers had to be taken care of in any tobacco settlement.

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Nov 3, 1999

But today's action by the Senate is a historic step forward for our economy.

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Nov 3, 1999

I have already asked Congress to provide $500 million that will help farmers in New Jersey and other States who have suffered severe crop losses due to drought and flooding.

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Nov 3, 1999

Hillary and I were very saddened to hear of Daisy Bates' death this morning.

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Nov 3, 1999

Anything we can do to make every young person know that college is a real possibility if they stay in school is very important.

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Nov 3, 1999

I will seek congressional approval for $429 million in additional assistance for the victims of Hurricane Floyd.

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Nov 3, 1999

I have signed this bill because, on balance, it demonstrates our commitment to the military, meets our obligations to the troops, maintains readiness, and funds modernization efforts that will ensure our technological edge into the 21st…

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Nov 3, 1999

I am pleased that the bill restores partial funding for the F-22 fighter aircraft, which is essential to guaranteeing early air dominance in any future conflict.

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