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 19, 1999

All Americans must come together and do everything we can to protect children from violence.

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May 19, 1999

Thank the Congress for its approval of the supplemental budget.

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May 19, 1999

This incident, again, should underscore how profoundly important it is that all Americans come together in the face of these events to protect all of our children from violence.

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May 19, 1999

We know that many families lost not only loved ones but also everything they own.

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May 19, 1999

We will not allow this cruel tactic to deceive or divert us from our goal.

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May 19, 1999

$900 million in funding will go immediately to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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May 19, 1999

As all of you know, in a few moments I am leaving for Littleton, Colorado, where Hillary and I will meet with students and families from Columbine High School.

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May 18, 1999

Local communities, in practice, initiate the nomination process.

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May 18, 1999

This congressional restriction could frustrate these attempts at local and global environmental cooperation.

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May 18, 1999

I hope at this moment of great prosperity and optimism for the United States, we will use the example of this project to redouble our determination to build great buildings and dream big dreams for the future.

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May 18, 1999

We will continue to maintain a robust posture and have established a rapid reinforcement capability to supplement our forces in the Gulf, if needed.

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May 18, 1999

Our national space transportation capabilities are critical to the overall strength and stability of our commercial, civil, and national security space sectors.

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May 18, 1999

Participation occurs within a context of full deference to national sovereignty.

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May 18, 1999

I urge Speaker Hastert and Majority Leader Lott to move promptly to schedule votes on this important and long overdue legislation.

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May 18, 1999

Recognition as a World Heritage site, a U.S. Biosphere Reserve, or a Wetlands of International Importance does not impose legal requirements beyond those already contained in U.S. law.

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May 18, 1999

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the fact that he gave me an opportunity to be a small part of this day and this project.

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May 18, 1999

H.R. 883 would prohibit federal officials from nominating sites under existing international conservation agreements without congressional authorization for each site.

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May 18, 1999

This latest project also, as he and others have said, is an example of how this Senator and his allies have also fundamentally changed the way we invest in transportation.

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May 18, 1999

It is vitally important that we fully understand the root causes behind the recent launch vehicle failures and take corrective action.

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May 18, 1999

I commend the House Commerce Committee for its overwhelming bipartisan support for the 'Work Incentives Improvement Act' today.

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May 18, 1999

This legislation triples funding for after-school and summer school programs.

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May 18, 1999

Recognition as a World Heritage site does not impose legal requirements beyond those already contained in U.S. law.

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May 18, 1999

The 'Work Incentives Improvement Act' would improve job opportunities for people with disabilities by increasing access to health care and employment services.

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May 18, 1999

We are convinced that as long as Saddam Hussein remains in power, he will continue to threaten the well-being of his people, the peace of the region and the security of the world.

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