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 2, 1999

We can give our children a generation of prosperity if we make America debt-free.

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Oct 1, 1999

Compliance With United Nations Security Council Resolutions October 1, 1999 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Consistent with the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution (Public Law 102-1) and as part of my…

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Oct 1, 1999

Well, I would like to know more about the source of them, whether they're racially motivated, whether they're politically motivated. When I do, then I think I should make a statement. Obviously we deplore violence of any kind and bombings…

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Oct 1, 1999

It won't amount to a hill of beans unless we figure out how to get along together.

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Oct 1, 1999

You know why you're here, but I would like to just make a couple of points very quickly about what we're facing, what the stakes are, why this is important.

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Oct 1, 1999

I want to try to put the things that you're thinking about now into that context.

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Sep 30, 1999

Our economy has been strong for so long now a lot of people have forgotten what it was like in 1992.

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Sep 30, 1999

I urge the Congress to join with me in opposing this legislation and ensuring that we fulfill our responsibility to protect this and future generations.

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Sep 30, 1999

I am encouraged that this latest Senate bill does not seek to authorize interim storage of nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain before a thorough scientific analysis of the site has been completed.

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Sep 30, 1999

Japan has been our friend and our ally, and we're ready to work together to address the situation and to prevent future accidents.

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Sep 30, 1999

Congratulations and commendations to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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Sep 30, 1999

I am perfectly willing to work with them and talk with them and tell the American people, whatever decision we wind up making, what we did and why if we can reach a principled agreement.

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Sep 30, 1999

Our Nation stand for the proposition that we believe in the innate dignity and equality of every human being.

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Sep 30, 1999

Social Security, along with savings and pensions, is the foundation of retirement security.

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