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 8, 1999

Richard C. Holbrooke's intellect, vigor, and diplomatic skills have significantly advanced the values and interests of the American people.

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Feb 8, 1999

The waiver provision could seriously hamper agencies' ability to ensure safety, protect the environment, detect criminal activity, and carry out a number of other statutory responsibilities.

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Feb 8, 1999

I urge the Ethiopian Government to refrain from further use of its aircraft as currently employed along the border.

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Feb 8, 1999

I have approved the agreement and authorized its execution and urge that the Congress give it favorable consideration.

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Feb 8, 1999

I hereby certify and affirm that the United States Government is not implementing the Memorandum of Understanding Relating to the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Limitation of…

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Feb 8, 1999

I will soon send to the Senate my nomination of Richard C. Holbrooke to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations.

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Feb 8, 1999

Because current law already requires agencies to help first-time small business violators who make a good faith effort to comply, the primary beneficiaries of H.R. 391 would appear to be those who do not act in good faith.

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Feb 8, 1999

It is essential that we have a strong and capable diplomat like Richard C. Holbrooke as our U.N. Ambassador.

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Feb 8, 1999

I am disappointed that hostilities resumed while sustained diplomatic efforts by the international community were continuing.

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Feb 8, 1999

It is too soon after passage of GPEA to re-legislate these issues.

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Feb 8, 1999

I believe that peaceful nuclear cooperation with Romania under the proposed new agreement will be fully consistent with, and supportive of, our policy of responding positively and constructively to the process of democratization and…

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Feb 8, 1999

For the sake of their people, the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea must immediately halt the fighting and recommit themselves to diplomatic efforts to secure a peaceful settlement.

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Feb 8, 1999

The return to hostilities cannot bring about a lasting solution to this dispute.

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Feb 8, 1999

I am deeply concerned by the heavy fighting along the border between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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Feb 6, 1999

Today my friend is in Paradise, and God has welcomed home a good and faithful servant.

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Feb 6, 1999

There can be no peace, no dignity, no security of any of Abraham's children until there is peace, dignity, and security for all of them.

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Feb 6, 1999

King Hussein was an extraordinary statesman and a true friend of the United States.

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Feb 6, 1999

Hillary and I are deeply saddened by the news that King Hussein of Jordan has passed away.

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