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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Jun 20, 1999

Well, I might, because I think every vote counts, and I'd certainly want her to win if she ran. Mr. Blitzer. Could be that close?

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Jun 20, 1999

I learned it a long time ago. Mr. Blitzer. ----you know, there are reports out today in U.S. News and World Report that she's thinking of moving out of the White House and getting a place in New York in the fall.

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Jun 20, 1999

I know that. But she said how it came to be. Her primary allegiance all her life has been to the Chicago Cubs. If you go to Chicago, basically, most of the people on the north side are for the Cubs; most of the people on the south side are…

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Jun 20, 1999

Oh, when I first--shortly after I met her, because I'm a big baseball fan. I mean, I'm---- Mr. Blitzer. You know, a lot of people think she just came up----

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Jun 20, 1999

Yes. I mean, if we can't close the gun show loophole, we're certainly not going to pass that. But let me ask you this--and that doesn't have anything to do with the right to keep and bear arms. We have--there's a constitutional right to…

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Jun 20, 1999

I don't comment on those things. I can't---- Expectations of Operation Allied Force Mr. Blitzer. I knew you wouldn't, but I figured I would ask anyhow. Let's move on to talk about--under the category of ``now the truth can be told.'' When…

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Jun 20, 1999

Well, I think that I shouldn't comment on that right now. But I think that there's--with the church leaders calling for him to step down, with the people in the opposition in Serbia calling for him to do so, and with the commitment we have…

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Jun 20, 1999

Well, in our sector in Bosnia, we have arrested people who were indicted, and so have the British, and we have worked with them. And I think that would be a big mistake for Mr. Milosevic now. We may not have an extradition agreement with…

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Jun 20, 1999

We must build something better in its place throughout Europe, and especially in southeastern Europe.

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Jun 20, 1999

We support the continued efforts of Ukraine to play a responsible role in relations with neighboring states.

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Jun 20, 1999

Your vision is our vision. Let us pursue it together, for all of Europe, so that for all your peoples, it will never be the same again.

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Jun 20, 1999

The whole world admires Slovenia's success in building freedom and prosperity.

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Jun 20, 1999

This quota bill could spark a global round of destructive protectionism that would threaten our strong economy as well as endanger the global economic recovery.

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Jun 20, 1999

H.R. 975 would violate our WTO obligations; consequently, it would give steel exporting countries the right to retaliate against U.S. agricultural, services, technology, and industrial exports.

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Jun 20, 1999

We must build a Europe with no frontline states, a Europe undivided, democratic, and at peace for the first time in history.

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Jun 20, 1999

Ukraine's successful transition to a democratic and market oriented country is crucial for long-term stability in Central and Eastern Europe.

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Jun 20, 1999

Now, at last, the flag flying in this capital stands for independence and democracy and the better life you are building.

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Jun 20, 1999

Democracy, tolerance, and human rights must prevail everywhere.

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Jun 20, 1999

We commend Ukraine for the important progress it has achieved in recent months.

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Jun 20, 1999

We reiterate our commitment to the closure of Chernobyl in the year 2000.

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Jun 20, 1999

I saw the future in the faces of the young people who braved the rains to express their support for our shared dreams.

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Jun 20, 1999

Democracy is going strong again in Slovenia, and still your efforts inspire Americans.

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