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 27, 1999

I will veto it because I think we need more teachers, more accountability, and more investment in education.

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Oct 27, 1999

One of the key things in my mind about what this education debate is about is whether we're going to keep what we've done and continue to add to our goal of putting 100,000 teachers in the classroom.

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Oct 27, 1999

At this time of great loss—a loss that we all share—my heartfelt prayers go to their families, their shipmates, and to the entire Navy.

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Oct 27, 1999

I urge all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities to honor adoptive families.

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Oct 27, 1999

Every effort should be made to develop a plan that helps the agency and its employees deliver the highest quality service to the American people.

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Oct 27, 1999

That is another reason why it is so vital that we honor our obligations and pay our debts to the United Nations.

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Oct 27, 1999

The absence of a threat sometimes causes us to lose our sense of focus, our center, our concentration.

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Oct 27, 1999

Look, we've got the first back-to-back surpluses in 42 years.

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Oct 27, 1999

Let me say this: I believe that both these leaders want to make peace.

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Oct 27, 1999

I am very proud of this success, but I am also convinced that we can do even more.

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Oct 27, 1999

You represent proof positive that we can give every American child the education that he or she deserves.

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Oct 27, 1999

We should not sacrifice our responsibility to meet these big, long-term challenges.

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Oct 27, 1999

I am deeply saddened that today America lost two of its bravest and most distinguished Naval aviators in a tragic crash of a Navy jet belonging to the Blue Angels.

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Oct 27, 1999

I have been mortified at the collapse of the availability of music and the arts in the schools all over America.

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Oct 27, 1999

We have to create a conducive environment for business to thrive.

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Oct 27, 1999

It is very much in America's interests that Nigeria succeed, and therefore, we should assist them in their success.

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Oct 27, 1999

Let us take this opportunity to rededicate ourselves to meeting those challenges.

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Oct 27, 1999

Cooperation between Federal agencies and their unions could help create a Government that works better, costs less, and makes a positive difference in the lives of the American people.

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Oct 27, 1999

Our objective is to see Internet access in America become as universal as telephone access.

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