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 15, 1999

Most importantly, the Administration supports common sense gun legislation to help keep guns out of the hands of children and criminals.

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Jun 15, 1999

It is only through a comprehensive approach to crime that we can continue to lower our crime rate, improve the safety of our communities, and deter children and adults from a life of crime.

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Jun 15, 1999

This bill will provide critical work opportunities to people with disabilities, and I look forward to signing this groundbreaking legislation.

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Jun 15, 1999

My budget includes a $1.3 billion proposal to restore health care benefits to children and pregnant women.

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Jun 15, 1999

We will not tolerate children being used in pornography and prostitution.

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Jun 15, 1999

These successful tools in the fight against crime must be an integral part of any legislation that seeks to make our streets safer.

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Jun 15, 1999

This impressive vote sends a strong signal that all Americans, including people with disabilities, should have the opportunity to work.

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Jun 15, 1999

In a world too often divided, this organization has been a powerful force for unity, justice, equality, and shared prosperity.

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Jun 14, 1999

The Department of Energy represents the best of America's scientific talent and expertise.

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Jun 14, 1999

Restrictions on food, medicines, medical equipment, and other human essentials should not be used as a weapon in foreign policy absent compelling circumstances.

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Jun 14, 1999

We will be most successful if we continue our efforts in a bipartisan manner.

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Jun 14, 1999

I am convinced that it is morally right, that it is socially just, that it is economically sensible, that it is administratively feasible to open the door of employment opportunity to Americans with disabilities.

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Jun 14, 1999

I didn't get on that bus to get arrested. I got on that bus to go home.

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Jun 14, 1999

I believe that strong and continued support from the United States, other governments, and multilateral institutions are crucial to enable Brazil to carry out its economic reform program.

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Jun 14, 1999

This is a crazy system that we have allowed to develop, because you lose Government health insurance if you go to work and you make a certain amount of money.

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Jun 14, 1999

And those of us with greater authority and power should attempt every day, in every way, to follow her lead.

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Jun 14, 1999

I transmit herewith the report of the Commodity Credit Corporation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997.

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Jun 14, 1999

We must never, ever... forget about the power of ordinary people to stand in the fire for the cause of human dignity.

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Jun 14, 1999

Brazil's success to date will make it possible for it to repay a 30 percent portion of its first (December) drawing from the BIS credit facility and the Bank of Japan swap facility.

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Jun 14, 1999

We remain committed to taking the necessary steps to safeguard our Nation's secrets.

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Jun 14, 1999

I have asked the PFIAB to make the report available to Congress and to the public.

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