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 5, 1999

I fervently believe, as all of you know, that this treaty will restrain the spread of nuclear weapons, while enabling us to maintain the effectiveness of our nuclear arsenal.

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Oct 5, 1999

I want to offer my deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who were injured or killed in yesterday's train crash in London.

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Oct 5, 1999

I really thought there was no one else I could turn to to run this Department.

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Oct 5, 1999

Mickey has done things that I think are important for America's politics beyond the jobs that he's held.

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Oct 5, 1999

The American people want something; there is a bipartisan majority for it; the leadership makes a deal with the special interest and figures out some procedural way to tie everything up in knots to keep it from passing.

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Oct 5, 1999

You can trust this coalition of people to deal with the aging of America.

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Oct 5, 1999

He has courage and a good mind, but he also, most importantly, has the right kind of heart.

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Oct 5, 1999

You all know and I am confident that people on the Hill have to know that this test ban treaty will strengthen our ability to determine whether or not nations are involved in weapons activities.

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Oct 5, 1999

We should not do anything that undermines our ability to shoot for that big idea, a debt-free America.

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Oct 5, 1999

I encourage all Americans to commemorate this occasion with appropriate programs and activities.

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Oct 5, 1999

The American people deserve more than partisan posturing and legislative gamesmanship on an issue this vital.

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Oct 5, 1999

We'll never be satisfied until America is the safest big country in the world.

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Oct 4, 1999

The EAPC and PFP have provided a means for incorporating Partners into NATO's operation in Bosnia.

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Oct 4, 1999

I encourage all Americans to applaud the important contributions made to our country by our millions of citizens of German descent.

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Oct 4, 1999

Enhancements to PFP provide a solid foundation for closer NATO-Partner collaboration and a mechanism for Partners to develop the interoperability with NATO that will be necessary for future NATO-led Allied/Partner missions.

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Oct 4, 1999

I believe S. 1059 provides for a strong national defense, maintains our military readiness, and supports our deep commitment to a better quality of life for our military personnel and their families.

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Oct 4, 1999

The disappointing action of the Senate today provides strong evidence for those who believe that the Senate treats minority and women judicial nominees unequally.

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Oct 4, 1999

This treaty will strengthen our security by helping to prevent other countries from developing nuclear arsenals.

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Oct 4, 1999

The more we ask of our Armed Forces, the greater our obligation to give them the support, training, and equipment they need.

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Oct 4, 1999

We owe you the tools you need to do the job and the quality of life you and your families deserve.

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