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 7, 1999

I would like to say a special word of welcome to two special Americans who made an extraordinary effort to be here tonight.

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Apr 7, 1999

The D.A.R.E. program conveys to children at an impressionable age a strong message about the dangers of substance abuse.

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Apr 7, 1999

The furnishing of defense articles and services to the Government of the Republic of Croatia will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.

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Apr 7, 1999

I hope that both our nations soon will ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty to end all nuclear testing.

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Apr 7, 1999

We have profound respect for your efforts to change China in sweeping ways.

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Apr 7, 1999

America's greatest export is the promise of opportunity.

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Apr 6, 1999

If we can't use this moment to deal with these long-term challenges, including the equal-pay challenge, when will we ever get around to it?

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Apr 6, 1999

The mission of the force does not include deploying into the FRY.

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Apr 6, 1999

We must build on opportunities for cooperation with China where we agree, even as we strongly defend our interests and values where we disagree.

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Apr 6, 1999

Giving people a say in their decisions actually provides a peaceful outlet for venting frustration.

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Apr 6, 1999

I can say furthermore that I believe that it would be good for our overall economy.

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Apr 6, 1999

Belgrade's sustained and accelerating repression is creating a humanitarian disaster of staggering dimensions.

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Apr 6, 1999

I have directed U.S. military forces to deploy to Albania and Macedonia in order to support humanitarian disaster relief operations for the Kosovar refugees.

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Apr 6, 1999

The United States has the unavoidable responsibility to lead in this increasingly interdependent world.

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Apr 5, 1999

My impression is--and again, I think I owe it to the Secretary of Defense and General Shelton, to give them a chance to answer, because they're here--that everyone agreed that while there were problems with the air campaign, including the…

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Apr 5, 1999

And over there. Are you ready? Where's our famous, faithful whistle blower? Hey, Bernie. All right. On your mark. Get ready, set, go!

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Apr 5, 1999

This legislation will assist us in responding to the kind of heinous and cowardly hate crimes we have witnessed in the last year.

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Apr 5, 1999

One of the greatest challenges facing our Nation is to ensure that all Americans share the same opportunities, regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, or disability.

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Apr 5, 1999

We're not talking about everybody agreeing with everybody else on every political issue.

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Apr 5, 1999

Our diversity is a godsend for us and the world of the 21st century.

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Apr 4, 1999

I am especially thankful for the repeated intervention of U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who worked tirelessly to implement the Security Council resolutions.

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