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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May 23, 1999

I have thought a great deal about how people drift away and how they are lost.

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May 21, 1999

Through tax relief and regulatory streamlining, we are helping America's small businesses compete successfully in the global marketplace.

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May 21, 1999

Small firms are also a true avenue of opportunity for women and minorities, for older and younger workers.

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May 21, 1999

No child should have to worry that a classmate is carrying a loaded gun to school.

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May 21, 1999

Small businesses have powered the American economy and created much of our prosperity.

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May 21, 1999

America's 24 million small businesses employ more than half our country's work force.

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May 21, 1999

Schools must also do more with violence prevention and peer mediation efforts.

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May 21, 1999

Protecting our children from guns is important, but it's just one step.

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May 21, 1999

Parents must take primary responsibility, paying attention to the shows their children watch.

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May 21, 1999

I call upon Government officials and all the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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May 20, 1999

Supplemental Appropriations Legislation May 20, 1999 On behalf of the many thousands of citizens struggling to put their lives back together following the recent string of devastating tornadoes, I want to thank the Congress for its…

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May 20, 1999

Thank you very much. Do that cheer for me one more time. Audience members. We are Columbine! We are Columbine! We are Columbine!

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May 20, 1999

The surplus at this point in the fiscal year is $64.7 billion, the largest in history over a comparable period.

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May 20, 1999

We would continue to focus on high academic standards for all children.

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May 20, 1999

In fact, many of our farmers and ranchers are in the grip of the worst crisis in over a decade.

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May 20, 1999

Congress didn't act then, and every day they waited brought more farms closer to foreclosure.

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May 20, 1999

This bill will help ensure that many more of our citizens can offer their skills and serve our country as Peace Corps volunteers.

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May 20, 1999

I would have rejected several of these measures that reward special interests, weaken environmental protection, and undermine our campaign to stop teen smoking.

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May 20, 1999

My proposal builds on the positive trends achieved under current law.

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May 20, 1999

The underlying purpose of every program within the ESEA is to help all children reach challenging State and local academic standards.

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May 20, 1999

This important supplemental appropriation to fund the continuation of our military operations sends a clear signal to the Milosevic regime that the Congress and people of the United States are committed to the NATO efforts in Operation…

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