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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Sep 30, 1999

The White House announced that the President will travel to Canada on October 8, to address the Forum of Federations in Mont Tremblant and to meet with Prime Minister Jean Chretien in Ottawa.

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Sep 30, 1999

We cannot sustain 22 percent of the income with 4 percent of the people unless we have a constructive relationship with the other 96 percent of the people in the world.

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Sep 30, 1999

I also call upon every citizen to pay tribute to the members of our fire and emergency services who have lost their lives or been injured in service to their communities.

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Sep 30, 1999

Fire is one that Americans can actually prevent; and, through early warning and appropriate response, we can minimize the havoc fire wreaks when it does occur.

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Sep 30, 1999

This new Social Security statement will help more Americans understand what Social Security means to them.

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Sep 30, 1999

The question is not whether America will change; it is how America will change.

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Sep 30, 1999

The Department of Housing and Urban Development yesterday released $280 million in rental assistance vouchers to help 50,000 families in 35 States move from welfare to work.

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Sep 30, 1999

I have asked Congress for an additional 100,000 rental assistance vouchers to meet the critical housing needs of families moving from welfare to work.

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Sep 30, 1999

We must believe that all of America can be like this crowd of people standing in this yard tonight.

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Sep 30, 1999

We believe that we can reduce the deficit and balance the budget and still continue to invest in education and technology and the environment.

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Sep 30, 1999

I have just spoken with Prime Minister Obuchi to express our sympathy to those who have been affected.

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Sep 30, 1999

If this bill is presented to me in its current form, I will veto it.

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Sep 30, 1999

Congress should not turn its back on families that are playing by the rules and moving from welfare to work.

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Sep 29, 1999

Ladies and gentlemen, we thank you for sharing in this celebration and being a part of this last arts and humanities awards ceremony of the 20th century. On behalf of our Nation, I thank our honorees for all they have done for us, and I…

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Sep 29, 1999

Today, almost every State has standards for what children should know.

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Sep 29, 1999

We should be straightforward with the American people about this.

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Sep 29, 1999

We don't need gimmicks in the budget, and we don't need gimmicks on the airwaves.

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Sep 29, 1999

Today I am pleased to announce another economic milestone in the implementation of this strategy.

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Sep 29, 1999

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other Executive order, the functions of the President under the Federal Advisory Committee Act that are applicable to the committees listed in section 1 of this order shall be performed by the head of…

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Sep 29, 1999

I call upon Government officials, educators, labor leaders, employers, and the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities that reaffirm our determination to fulfill both the letter and spirit…

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Sep 29, 1999

The admission of up to 90,000 refugees to the United States during FY 2000 is justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest.

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Sep 29, 1999

We can have the kind of budget we need that will help you to do what you need to do.

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