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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Apr 13, 1999

With these accounts, we can say to a 25-year-old just starting a family, 'You can start to save.'

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Apr 13, 1999

I urge Congress to stand with our kids and stand up to the tobacco companies who are targeting our children.

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Apr 12, 1999

I don't think there's much more to say, except to thank you again for once again giving us your witness and for the powerful example of your life. We thank your family for joining us. And I thank all of you for caring about this. I believe…

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Apr 12, 1999

Both sides should move intensively on negotiations toward resolution of the remaining issues in their talks on China's accession to the WTO.

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Apr 12, 1999

We are quite concerned about the hundreds of thousands of refugees in Kosovo.

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Apr 11, 1999

I have worked hard for the last 6 years to build in the aftermath of the cold war a Europe that is united, democratic, and at peace for the first time in history.

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Apr 11, 1999

We have had remarkable bipartisan support from the leadership in Congress for this.

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Apr 11, 1999

I thank the adjutant general, Bennett Landreneau, who is representing Governor Foster.

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Apr 9, 1999

Last week the U.S. Navy and Philadelphia signed several important agreements that are good for the city, the Navy, and our Nation. I want to thank Mayor Rendell, the people of the United States Navy, and others who were critical to this…

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Apr 8, 1999

This Act recognizes 29 free-flowing miles of these three rivers for their outstanding ecology, history, scenery, recreation values, and place in American literature.

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Apr 8, 1999

All we say is, 'Okay, nobody wants to stop you from changing your providers, but... the new provider can't force them to change the people that are giving them the health care.'

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Apr 8, 1999

I hereby certify that the United States Government will not engage in any multilateral activity in the field of international nuclear regulation or nuclear safety that unnecessarily duplicates a multilateral activity undertaken pursuant to…

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Apr 8, 1999

I am deeply gratified that the American people have placed over 15,000 calls to the 1-800 number I announced Monday to make donations.

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Apr 8, 1999

Congratulations to the people of Philadelphia on an important new economic venture.

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Apr 7, 1999

Let me just use this remarkable woman's case as an illustration of a point I made in my remarks, that this is something that imposes great economic costs on the society as a whole. You have seven children, right? Ms. Gantt. I still have…

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Apr 7, 1999

I hope and believe we can make the kind of progress together that will enable both of us to have the kind of strong partnership that would be very much in the world's interest in the 21st century.

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Apr 7, 1999

We welcome this significant progress and instruct our trade ministers to resume bilateral negotiations.

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Apr 7, 1999

The people, and the people alone, are the motive force in the making of world history.

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Apr 7, 1999

Drug abuse costs our Nation more than 14,000 lives and billions of dollars each year.

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Apr 7, 1999

A fair WTO agreement will go far toward leveling the playing field for our companies and our workers in China's markets.

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Apr 7, 1999

It is in the interest of the American people and the Chinese people that whenever we can cooperate, we should.

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Apr 7, 1999

It is important for the leaders of America and China to meet regularly.

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