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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Jan 19, 1999

For these reasons, I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad authorities necessary to deny any financial support from the United States for foreign terrorists that threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace…

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Jan 19, 1999

Terrorist groups continue to engage in activities with the purpose or effect of threatening the Middle East peace process, and which are hostile to United States interests in the region.

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Jan 19, 1999

The crisis with respect to the grave acts of violence committed by foreign terrorists that threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process that led to the declaration on January 23, 1995, of a national emergency has not been resolved.

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Jan 19, 1999

We are very grateful to all of you for coming out, for supporting your schools, supporting your communities, supporting your country.

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Jan 18, 1999

Six years ago, I came to office in a time of doubt for America.

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Jan 18, 1999

Americans living longer than ever simply must save more than ever.

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Jan 18, 1999

I believe we must change the way we invest that money, to support what works and to stop supporting what does not work.

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Jan 18, 1999

Today, we can say something we couldn't say 6 years ago: With tax credits and more affordable student loans... we have finally opened the doors of college to all Americans.

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Jan 18, 1999

I think we ought to say to every American: You should have the right to know all your medical options, not just the cheapest.

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Jan 18, 1999

The mission of SFOR is to provide a continued military presence in order to deter renewed hostilities, stabilize and consolidate the peace in Bosnia-Herzegovina, and contribute to a secure environment.

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Jan 18, 1999

America has created the longest peacetime economic expansion in our history.

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Jan 18, 1999

No American should ever be afraid—ever—to address this disease.

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Jan 18, 1999

Our balanced budget will help put up to 50,000 more police on the street in the areas hardest hit by crime.

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Jan 17, 1999

Today, on this Martin Luther King Day, I am pleased to announce the largest settlement in history in a lending discrimination—for home lending.

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Jan 17, 1999

AmeriCorps is the living, breathing embodiment of the way Martin Luther King thought all of America ought to work.

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Jan 15, 1999

Life's most persistent and urgent question is, what are you going to do for others?

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