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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Mar 11, 1999

Our predecessors... did not have the opportunity that we have to take the confidence, the economic success, the things we've got now, and think about the long-term welfare of the country.

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Mar 11, 1999

Julio M. Fuentes, of New Jersey, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, vice Robert E. Cowen, retired.

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Mar 11, 1999

By lending our hearts, minds, and prayers to the work of peace, we can best fulfill our obligation to the generations of Irish men and women who have given so much to our Nation's life and history.

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Mar 11, 1999

M. James Lorenz, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of California, vice Rudi M. Brewster, retired.

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Mar 10, 1999

Our country's airlines serve millions of Americans a year, but as more planes are taking off, so are passenger complaints. That's why I'm proposing a new law requiring all airlines to spell out how they will address problems such as…

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Mar 10, 1999

President Clinton favors a combination of both ideas.

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Mar 10, 1999

I am committed to lowering trade barriers between us, both to speed recovery and to build a free-trade area in this region that will benefit all the citizens of all the countries.

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Mar 10, 1999

At long last, Guatemala and all its neighbors have a chance to prosper in freedom and peace.

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Mar 10, 1999

We should be working together to make continued progress on obvious national needs such as reducing class size.

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Mar 10, 1999

The human tragedy of AIDS throughout the world must move all of us to action.

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Mar 10, 1999

I am committed to justice and to institutions which will maintain it.

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Mar 10, 1999

I am very pleased to join Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala, National Institutes of Health Director Harold Varmus, and my AIDS policy office director, Sandra Thurman, in welcoming Dr. Gary Nabel as the first Director of…

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Mar 10, 1999

Older Americans bring to the workplace sound judgment, broad knowledge and experience, proven problem-solving abilities, and a strong work ethic.

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Mar 10, 1999

We recognize that creating incentives for increased trade and investment will be advanced by our adherence to commitments agreed upon in multilateral trade negotiations.

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Mar 10, 1999

The Senate used this bill to undermine one of our most important educational achievements.

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Mar 10, 1999

We must go on that path together, to build a new American century for all the people of the Americas.

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Mar 10, 1999

I have issued a challenge to the scientific community to find an AIDS vaccine within the decade.

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Mar 10, 1999

I urge employers across the Nation to recognize the energy and ability of older workers.

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Mar 10, 1999

We must encourage businesses to recognize the rich potential of older workers, to make the most of their knowledge, skills, and experience, and to retain qualified older employees in the workforce.

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Mar 9, 1999

Report on the Trade Agreements Program March 9, 1999 To the Congress of the United States: As required by section 163 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2213), I transmit herewith the 1999 Trade Policy Agenda and the 1998…

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Mar 9, 1999

I urge you to not get discouraged, and I urge you to—I have tried very hard to change the historic relationship between the United States and Central America.

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