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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Feb 17, 1999

I know that he will continue to fight for what he believes in and will continue to be a proponent for America's progress.

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Feb 16, 1999

I think we should do more to reduce poverty among elderly women.

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Feb 16, 1999

Will our first priority be spending the budget surpluses we have worked so hard to create on a terrifically appealing tax cut in the moment?

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Feb 16, 1999

Underlying all of it, there is fundamentally a very simple choice.

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Feb 16, 1999

I believe it would target the lion's share of the benefits away from the middle class who need the money the most to prepare for the future of their children and their own retirement.

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Feb 16, 1999

We should be willing to give some of these decisions to the future, instead of taking it now.

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Feb 16, 1999

Half the seniors in this country would be in poverty today if it weren't for Social Security.

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Feb 15, 1999

Well, I have, really, nothing to add to what I said on Friday about that. I think this is a time for reconciliation and renewal. I think what we have to do is to serve the American people. And if we keep that in mind, I think everything…

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Feb 15, 1999

I hereby certify to the Congress that I have determined that the waiver of the application of the prohibition in section 1511(b) of Public Law 103-160 is necessary to achieve a negotiated settlement of the conflict in Bosnia-Herzegovina…

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Feb 15, 1999

I hereby waive the application of this provision with respect to such assistance.

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Feb 14, 1999

The United States is a nation of immigrants, built by the courage and optimism of those who came to our shores to begin life anew.

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Feb 14, 1999

NAFTA has taught us that we have far more to gain by working together.

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Feb 14, 1999

Democracy will only endure if we can build the quality of life it promises.

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Feb 14, 1999

Nothing better symbolizes the sea change in our sense of hemispheric community than the partnership between the United States and Mexico.

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Feb 14, 1999

I thank the Members of the American Congress of both parties whose presence here with me today is evidence of America's commitment to the common future we will make together.

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Feb 14, 1999

We must also tackle the problem of corruption that bedevils every nation fighting drugs.

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