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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Oct 29, 1999

I call upon families, schools, communities, and governments to dedicate themselves to promoting the mental health and well-being of all our children.

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Oct 29, 1999

The ship named in honor of Senator Chafee will be one of the most technologically advanced ships in the United States Navy.

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Oct 29, 1999

My administration is again expanding the public's right-to-know.

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Oct 29, 1999

Even very young children can experience anxiety and depressive disorders.

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Oct 29, 1999

Dangling our children's future before us will yield a broken promise.

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Oct 29, 1999

We must do all we can to intervene in the lives of young people who are mentally or emotionally unstable.

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Oct 29, 1999

I am honored to announce today that the 40th ship of the Arleigh Burke class of guided missile destroyers will be named in honor of the late Senator John H. Chafee of Rhode Island.

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Oct 29, 1999

Given Senator Chafee's long association with the sea—with the Marine Corps, the Navy, and the great maritime State of Rhode Island—I can think of no better way to honor his many contributions than to name a warship in his honor.

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Oct 29, 1999

Too many people still believe that mental illness is a personal failure.

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Oct 29, 1999

Whether showing the flag in peacetime to build good will with other nations or employing its potent combat power in conflict, the ship will carry on Senator Chafee's legacy of honorable service to our Nation.

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Oct 29, 1999

In my balanced budget for this year, I proposed a $1 billion lands legacy initiative to preserve other natural treasures and to help communities protect local green spaces.

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Oct 29, 1999

It will be capable of performing a wide range of missions in support of U.S. national security.

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Oct 28, 1999

Every American has a right to know that his or her medical records are protected at all times from falling into the wrong hands.

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Oct 28, 1999

Every one of us, I believe—maybe you don't; maybe you guys are perfect—I wake up every day, and I know—I sort of think of my life and my attitude toward the world and of its people as being governed by an internal scale.

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Oct 28, 1999

We have both seen a lot in our lifetime. We have seen too much suffering.

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Oct 28, 1999

This is the only chance in my lifetime we have ever had to build the future of our dreams for our children.

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Oct 28, 1999

Every President since Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman endorsed the idea of the United Nations.

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Oct 28, 1999

The most expensive peace is far, far cheaper than the cheapest war.

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Oct 28, 1999

To provide for the conveyance of certain property from the United States to Stanislaus County, California.

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Oct 28, 1999

The national emergency declared on November 3, 1997, and the measures adopted on that date to deal with that emergency must continue in effect beyond November 3, 1999.

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Oct 28, 1999

The Government of Sudan continues to support international terrorism and efforts to destabilize neighboring governments, and engage in human rights violations, including the denial of religious freedom.

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Oct 28, 1999

I believe that America has special responsibilities that are, if anything, even greater now that the cold war's over.

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Oct 28, 1999

I want to compliment you, too, Doctor, on your short speech, where you said everything that needed to be said.

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