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 3, 1999

Some of the most powerful tornadoes ever recorded tore through these States last night, killing dozens of people, leveling whole neighborhoods, and leaving more than a thousand families homeless.

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May 3, 1999

It encourages us to stand up against injustice and to uphold our ideals.

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May 3, 1999

I am proud to sign S. 531, a bill which authorizes me to bestow the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks.

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May 3, 1999

We must require greater public disclosure and enhance every consumer's right to know.

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May 3, 1999

Only then will we have a chance to achieve a durable solution to the problem of Kosovo.

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May 2, 1999

Serbian Authorities May 2, 1999 I am pleased that our three American servicemen who have been held as prisoners by Serbian authorities have today been released and that they are now safely out of Serbia. I am grateful to Reverend Jackson…

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May 2, 1999

The spirit is more important than ever today, as the world community works to end the ethnic and religious cleansing in Kosovo.

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May 2, 1999

Hillary and I were heartbroken to hear this weekend of the 13 people killed when a tourist boat sank in my hometown of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

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May 2, 1999

This Administration has been a strong proponent of financial modernization legislation that would best serve the interests of consumers, businesses, and communities.

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May 2, 1999

The bill would undermine the effectiveness of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), a law that has helped to build homes and create jobs.

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May 2, 1999

Our friendship has endured and will continue to endure forever.

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May 2, 1999

I transmit herewith a 6-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to Sudan that was declared in Executive Order 13067 of November 3, 1997.

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May 2, 1999

I know Lake Hamilton well, and I am terribly saddened that this beautiful lake has become the site of such a tragedy.

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May 2, 1999

The Japanese-American friendship is testament to the basic truth that with trust and understanding and genuine partnership, we can meet the challenges of the new century.

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May 2, 1999

Hillary and I send our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies to all those families mourning their loved ones.

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May 2, 1999

I commend all those Hot Springs residents who worked courageously to save lives in the moments after the sinking.

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May 2, 1999

Japan truly is a world leader for all that is best in humanity.

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May 2, 1999

We are allies today because we share common values and a common vision of the future.

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May 2, 1999

These limitations constitute an assault upon CRA and are unacceptable.

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Apr 30, 1999

According to some estimates, the benefits of the proposal may outweigh the costs by as much as 4 to 1.

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Apr 30, 1999

We will retain the current exemptions for Montenegro, because of our strong support for its democratically elected, multiethnic government.

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