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

Racial and religious hatred has no place in a civilized society.

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Jun 20, 1999

It is a great honor for me, for Hillary, for Secretary Albright, indeed, for our entire American delegation to share this historic day with you.

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Jun 20, 1999

A free and fair election will be an important step in the transition of democracy.

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Jun 19, 1999

I will say this. I think if this is what she wants to do...I will be dividing my time between New York and home.

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Jun 19, 1999

I strongly felt in order for the peacekeeping force to have credibility and full impact, Russia would have to be a very important part of it.

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Jun 19, 1999

I can't tell the American people there will not be any violent incident...but I can say that we have learned the lessons of the last several years.

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Jun 19, 1999

I felt it was important myself...that Russia have a different role in Kosovo.

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Jun 19, 1999

The bill would cause the Nation to forgo the unique opportunity to eliminate completely the burden of the debt held by the public by 2015.

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Jun 19, 1999

The two governments reaffirm their readiness to conduct new negotiations on strategic offensive arms aimed at further reducing for each side the level of strategic nuclear warheads.

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Jun 19, 1999

The two governments will strive to accomplish the important task of achieving results in these negotiations as early as possible.

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Jun 19, 1999

I believe that the Russian people should be very, very proud of the role, the indispensable role that Russia played in these diplomatic negotiations.

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Jun 19, 1999

I can continue the work at home...including involving young people in public service.

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Jun 19, 1999

I think President Carter has been the most effective former President in my lifetime.

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Jun 19, 1999

We sought no political or economic advantage, we sought no change in the balance of power worldwide.

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Jun 19, 1999

The Parties reaffirm their commitment to that Treaty, which is a cornerstone of strategic stability.

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Jun 19, 1999

This is your last trip with me, so I want to thank you for 6 1/2 good years.

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Jun 19, 1999

The prudent course of action in the face of these uncertainties is to avoid making financial commitments.

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Jun 19, 1999

The magnitude of the tax cuts in the bill, plus the associated debt service costs, would be greater than the size of all of the on-budget surpluses.

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Jun 19, 1999

We have always strongly, strongly supported IMF assistance to Russia.

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Jun 19, 1999

If this is what she wants to do, I will be enthusiastically supportive, because I think she would be truly magnificent.

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Jun 19, 1999

We have to—every decision we made...had one thing uppermost in their minds: Will the mission succeed?

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