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 16, 1999

I expect there to be a revival of the peace process generated by the parties themselves.

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Jun 16, 1999

It doesn't make any sense for the United States to be the only advanced country in the world that doesn't take comprehensive, sensible, thorough steps to keep handguns out of the hands of criminals.

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Jun 16, 1999

I believe that most Members of Congress in both parties agree that the gun show loophole, if closed, would keep more guns out of the hands of criminals.

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Jun 16, 1999

Our heaviest responsibility, the NATO Allies, is to get the Kosovars back home in safety.

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Jun 16, 1999

I'd like to pay particular tribute to President Chirac for his leadership and his firmness in this crisis.

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Jun 16, 1999

These provisions invade the confidentiality of privileged diplomatic communications and thus, impair the President's negotiation power.

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Jun 16, 1999

If we close the loophole and do background checks in a comprehensive fashion at the gun shows, will we succeed? The answer to that question is yes.

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Jun 16, 1999

I think that serious efforts should be made to pass this legislation.

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Jun 15, 1999

Americans with disabilities can and do bring tremendous energy and talent to the American work force, but the unemployment rate for all working-age adults with disabilities is nearly 75 percent.

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Jun 15, 1999

It is indeed an honor for me to be the first American President to speak before the ILO in Geneva.

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Jun 15, 1999

I am proud to say that the United States will support your convention.

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Jun 15, 1999

We strongly support the McCarthy/Roukema amendment, the only amendment to H.R. 2122 that will close the gun show loophole once and for all.

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Jun 15, 1999

My administration worked with Congress to restore vital health, nutritional, and disability benefits to hundreds of thousands of vulnerable legal immigrants.

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Jun 15, 1999

We also oppose the Dingell amendment, which maintains many of the bill's worst features and makes other provisions worse.

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Jun 15, 1999

Those nations with strong social safety nets are better able to weather the storms.

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Jun 15, 1999

I look forward to working with Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to enact this legislation to help many children lead healthier and more productive lives.

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Jun 15, 1999

We cannot dam up the tides of economic change anymore than King Canute could still the waters.

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Jun 15, 1999

Globalization is not a proposal or a policy choice. It is a fact.

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Jun 15, 1999

I am pleased that today a bipartisan group of Senators have taken an important step in ensuring health care coverage for children by introducing the 'Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act of 1999.'

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Jun 15, 1999

We must put a human face on the global economy, giving working people everywhere a stake in its success.

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