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 2, 1999

During my administration, she has served with distinction and integrity both as Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve and as Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Jun 2, 1999

First, we must have clarity that the Serbian leadership has fully accepted these conditions and intends to fully implement them.

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Jun 2, 1999

We pursue engagement with our eyes wide open, without illusions.

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Jun 2, 1999

Trade also remains a force for social change in China, spreading the tools, contacts, and ideas that promote freedom.

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Jun 2, 1999

The Federal Government, as the Nation's largest energy consumer, shall significantly improve its energy management in order to save taxpayer dollars and reduce emissions that contribute to air pollution and global climate change.

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Jun 2, 1999

I include my determination that continuation of the waiver currently in effect for the Republic of Belarus will substantially promote the objectives of section 402 of the Act.

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Jun 2, 1999

I have decided to renew Normal Trade Relations (NTR) status with China.

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Jun 2, 1999

I believe there is a third way here, a better way, to invest in technologies that reduce greenhouse gases while also spurring economic growth.

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Jun 2, 1999

Movement by the Serbian leadership to accept these conditions established by NATO and the international community is, of course, welcome.

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Jun 2, 1999

A continued policy of principled, purposeful engagement reinforces these efforts to move China toward greater openness and broader freedom.

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Jun 2, 1999

Each agency shall strive to expand the use of renewable energy within its facilities and in its activities by implementing renewable energy projects and by purchasing electricity from renewable energy sources.

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Jun 2, 1999

Alice has a deep and abiding commitment to the city of Washington, DC.

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Jun 2, 1999

The Federal Government shall strive to reduce total energy use and associated greenhouse gas and other air emissions, as measured at the source.

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Jun 2, 1999

Through life-cycle cost-effective energy measures, each agency shall reduce its greenhouse gas emissions attributed to facility energy use by 30 percent by 2010 compared to such emissions levels in 1990.

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Jun 1, 1999

Some things are worth fighting for: a future with the great alliance between the United States and Europe standing strong.

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Jun 1, 1999

It is impossible to see them and talk to them and come away with the slightest iota of cynicism about our Nation and our role and responsibilities in the world.

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Jun 1, 1999

Every year I give the Commander in Chief's Trophy to the Air Force Academy.

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Jun 1, 1999

You can be reminded by that just by looking over at Sijan Hall, named for a Medal of Honor winner tortured and killed in Vietnam, to be reminded of the finest example of courage and honor in terrible and terrifying circumstances.

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Jun 1, 1999

And I think it's a real tribute not only to the young men but obviously to the coach and to the spirit and to the idea that excellence can be achieved against considerable odds.

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Jun 1, 1999

Whenever our beliefs and ideals have been threatened, Americans have always stepped forward to defend them.

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Jun 1, 1999

By the time our airstrikes began, the Serb campaign of executions and expulsions had already started.

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Jun 1, 1999

Kosovo is a small province in a small country, but it's a big test of what we believe in and stand for.

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Jun 1, 1999

The refugees must be able to go home with security and self-government.

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