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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Aug 5, 1999

Whether the Republican tax plan is sent to me today, tomorrow, next week, or next month, I will have no choice but to veto it immediately. It threatens Social Security and Medicare, makes it harder to pay off the debt, and imperils the…

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Aug 5, 1999

As a former Governor, I know how important it is for the American people that the Federal Government and State and local governments work together as partners. The Executive order on federalism I signed will strengthen our partnership with…

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Aug 5, 1999

It is wrong to plan the vacation before we pay the home mortgage and send the kids to college.

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Aug 5, 1999

I will not see, after 6 1/2 years of progress, us return to the problems that we faced in the years before I took office.

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Aug 5, 1999

I urge the United States Senate to support this convention to demonstrate our commitment and enhance our ability to help lead the world in eliminating the worst forms of child labor.

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Aug 5, 1999

We can do something that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago.

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Aug 5, 1999

Social Security is supposed to go broke in 33 years, 34 years.

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Aug 5, 1999

The White House announced that the President will attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting September 12-13 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Aug 5, 1999

Under the convention, the United States and all ratifying nations accept a basic obligation to 'take immediate and effective measures to secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor, as a matter of urgency.'

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Aug 5, 1999

I believe we have to go back and, before the farm bill comes to me... there needs to be a special provision to deal with the drought crisis.

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Aug 5, 1999

This country is a stronger country because we have looked to the future and tried to put people first.

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Aug 5, 1999

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to the personal representative of the estate of Fred Steffens of Big Horn County, Wyoming, certain land comprising the Steffens family property.

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Aug 5, 1999

To make technical corrections in title 17, United States Code, and other laws.

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Aug 4, 1999

Look, I think that I have said all I need to say about that. I have--I think every reflective person thinks about his or her life, but what I conclude about my childhood is what I said. It had its really tough moments, but I always knew I…

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Aug 4, 1999

This bipartisan measure is the best chance in years to reduce the role of special interests, give voters a louder voice, and treat fairly incumbents and challengers of both parties.

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Aug 4, 1999

We are here united as a party, but we want to work with the members of the Republican caucus to do things that are good for America.

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Aug 4, 1999

They should send me a balanced and bipartisan juvenile crime bill, with the Senate-passed gun provisions, so we can give our Nation's parents more peace of mind as our children return to school.

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