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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Jul 29, 1999

I am committed to working with Congress to provide the resources to help our farmers and ranchers by dealing with today's crisis and by fixing the farm bill for the future.

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Jul 29, 1999

I think we should give a round of applause again to Jana Jakic; she did a very good job, I think.

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Jul 29, 1999

I pledged to provide an investment fund of $150 million to encourage Americans to invest here...

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Jul 29, 1999

I urge the Congress to put aside plans that are plainly wrong for America and to work with me for what's right.

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Jul 29, 1999

The Republican tax cut is so large it would undo our fiscal discipline and imperil our prosperity.

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Jul 29, 1999

Saving this school will save that tradition and will help all young people to have the future they deserve.

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Jul 29, 1999

We have to bring these kinds of things throughout the Balkans and all of southeastern Europe.

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Jul 29, 1999

I will not sign a tax plan that shortchanges our seniors and our young people.

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Jul 29, 1999

With his death, a powerful voice for reconciliation in Sri Lanka has been silenced.

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Jul 28, 1999

Today, after weeks of partisan delay, the Senate finally appointed conferees on juvenile crime and gun legislation. While I am heartened by this modest progress, more than 3 months have passed since the tragedy at Columbine, and Congress…

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Jul 28, 1999

I am deeply saddened by the loss of five U.S. Army personnel in southern Colombia.

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Jul 28, 1999

This debate is not about whether we should have tax cuts; it's about how big they should be and what else this country has to do.

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Jul 28, 1999

Now we have nearly 19 million new jobs, the lowest unemployment rate in 29 years, the highest homeownership ever.

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Jul 28, 1999

The right choice for me is clear, putting first things first.

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Jul 28, 1999

We honor their commitment and remember their sacrifice as we intensify our efforts here in this country and around the world to counter the global drug problem.

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Jul 28, 1999

I say to Congress, if you send me a tax cut that shortchanges America's priorities and our children's future, I will veto it.

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