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 5, 1999

No modern country can define its greatness by its ability to dehumanize a group of people.

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May 5, 1999

I think the Kosovars will have to find a lot of forgiveness in their heart to live with their neighbors.

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May 5, 1999

Agencies and businesses are working in partnership to ensure that small business input is a part of the rule-making process.

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May 5, 1999

I have proposed tax credits for businesses that provide child care and a larger child care tax credit for working families.

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May 5, 1999

Morally, there is no question that what happened was the direct result of a carefully calculated campaign.

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May 5, 1999

I believe that the position that the NATO Allies unanimously took to support autonomy and a protected status is the better course.

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May 5, 1999

I transmit herewith a 6-month periodic report on telecommunications payments made to Cuba pursuant to Department of the Treasury specific licenses.

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May 5, 1999

I ask you all to work with each other, to support each other, not to let your hearts turn to stone.

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May 4, 1999

I wouldn't say that. I think the Russians have a much clearer understanding of why we have taken the position we have taken. And as they've gotten into the details of it, I think they understand what it would take actually to have this…

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May 4, 1999

Our mission in Kosovo has nothing to do with trying to acquire territory or dominate others.

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May 4, 1999

War is unthinkable here and in most of Europe because of what your forebears did.

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May 4, 1999

Mothers are the bridges that link America's best promise to its brightest reality.

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May 4, 1999

Rolling back an avenue of consumer redress for such significant creditor abuse is simply unacceptable.

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May 4, 1999

It is about something far more important, creating the kind of world where an innocent people are not singled out for repression.

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May 4, 1999

The Democratic alternative includes provisions adapted from H.R. 900 that would provide key information to consumers about credit card debt.

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May 4, 1999

In so many ways, we owe our successes—and those of our Nation—to the loving influence of our mothers.

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May 4, 1999

The Democratic alternative would significantly reduce the administrative and legal burden of means testing.

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May 4, 1999

My request fully funds our military and humanitarian needs in Kosovo.

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May 4, 1999

I urge all Americans to express their love and appreciation for their mothers on this day and every day.

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May 4, 1999

And if you do, the people who wear the uniform of the United States military...will not be called upon to spill their blood in another war.

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May 4, 1999

Your jobs have inherent dangers, even when not directly engaged in conflict.

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May 4, 1999

The bill focuses on perceived abuse of the bankruptcy system by debtors without adequately addressing abuses by creditors.

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