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 18, 1999

Tomorrow and every tomorrow from now on, you will be able to stand up with greater confidence in what you believe because it works.

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Jul 18, 1999

It's not open to debate that the approach we took on crime... we have the lowest crime rate in 26 years.

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Jul 18, 1999

Now is the time to work together to keep our bipartisan commitment on class size, not walk away from it.

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Jul 18, 1999

The mission of SFOR is to provide a continued military presence in order to deter renewed hostilities, stabilize and consolidate the peace in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Jul 18, 1999

I urge Congress to keep that promise by enacting legislation that improves our nation's schools by ensuring greater investments in education.

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Jul 18, 1999

I believe the Prime Minister is ready to move forward decisively.

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Jul 18, 1999

Smaller classes with wellprepared teachers have a lasting impact on student achievement.

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Jul 18, 1999

This bill could allow Federal resources to replace local or State funding already being spent on class size reductions.

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Jul 18, 1999

We recognize that the U.S.-Israel relationship serves as a cornerstone for pursuing peace.

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Jul 18, 1999

We should support the security of Israel, the stability of the region, the economic development of the region.

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Jul 18, 1999

These women have sent a signal, loud and clear, to millions and millions and millions of girls that they can follow their dreams.

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Jul 18, 1999

If you look at the decisions facing us... you'll say, 'That kid is too nuts to be President.'

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Jul 18, 1999

He will veto it because it undermines last year's bipartisan commitment to class size reduction.

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Jul 18, 1999

I will continue to exercise the powers at my disposal to apply these sanctions fully and effectively, as long as they remain appropriate.

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Jul 18, 1999

The two leaders also reviewed the status of the U.S.-Israeli defense relationship and agreed that existing defense channels of coordination work effectively.

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Jul 18, 1999

A negotiated peace is the best way to make Israel more secure.

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Jul 18, 1999

Our country is better for the fact that we have cleaner air, cleaner water, safer food.

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Jul 18, 1999

Thank you for fighting not only for your own members, but for the interests of Americans everywhere.

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Jul 18, 1999

I can say this: For the Clintons and the Gores, the proud parents of daughters, it is always a wonderful thing to see women finding new ways of expressing their God-given talents and abilities.

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Jul 18, 1999

I'm glad I live in a country which gave that child a chance to have a life.

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Jul 18, 1999

We have agreed to step up the overall bilateral cooperation and coordination.

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Jul 18, 1999

We express our shared conviction that these meetings have laid the foundations for a vigorous effort to bring an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict.

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