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 8, 1999

The triumph of vaccines over infectious disease is one of the great achievements of a remarkable 20th century.

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Jun 8, 1999

We don't have to choose between keeping safe and treating people right, between enforcing the law and upholding civil rights.

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Jun 8, 1999

We have made clear to the leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army that we expect them not to hinder the Serb withdrawal.

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Jun 8, 1999

We must work together to build the trust of all Americans in law enforcement.

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Jun 8, 1999

The agreement reached today by NATO and Serbian military officials is another important step toward achieving our objectives in Kosovo.

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Jun 8, 1999

No person should be targeted by law enforcement because of the color of his or her skin.

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Jun 7, 1999

Thank you both very much. Now, I'd like to ask Tipper to come up one more time so we can all tell her how grateful we are, and let me say this. You probably saw a little bit by the way she positioned Al on time and she positioned Hillary…

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Jun 7, 1999

I am very proud of the alliance between our countries, the friendship between our people.

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Jun 7, 1999

I wish her and George the very best as they return to private life.

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Jun 7, 1999

The most important thing now is that we get something that is, A, verifiable and, B, that will work.

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Jun 7, 1999

I would like to salute you and Mrs. Goncz with the words that greeted Kossuth.

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Jun 7, 1999

Her extraordinary intellect and keen grasp of domestic and international economics have contributed enormously to the formation of my administration's policies.

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Jun 7, 1999

I think there should be greater enforcement of the existing laws.

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Jun 7, 1999

In our growing national campaign to prevent youth violence, none can stand aside; none should stand in the way.

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Jun 7, 1999

I want to thank NATO President Bill Kartozian and his colleagues who are here with him for the efforts they are making to make sure that we work together to prevent youth violence.

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Jun 7, 1999

Next week the House will take up important legislation already passed by the Senate to help prevent youth violence by commonsense measures to keep guns out of the hands of children.

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Jun 7, 1999

I have had the privilege to welcome to the White House extraordinary leaders who risked their lives in the struggle for liberty.

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Jun 7, 1999

Your vision of people living together and nations living together, resolving differences peacefully, will form the basis of a better future for Europe and the world.

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