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 15, 1999

Until all children of all backgrounds have the chance to live up to their God-given potential, free from want, in a world at peace, Dr. King's work, and our work, will not be complete.

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Jan 15, 1999

It is urgent that these murders not trigger a spiral of reprisals.

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Jan 15, 1999

For if we work together as true neighbors, we can realize Dr. King's most enduring dream.

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Jan 15, 1999

I condemn in the strongest possible terms the massacre of civilians by Serb security forces that took place last night in the village of Racak in Kosovo.

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Jan 15, 1999

I urge every American to find out where you can donate blood by calling 1-800- GIVE LIFE.

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Jan 14, 1999

I want to thank all of you for being here and for being there for Hillary, for me, for Al and Tipper.

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Jan 14, 1999

Competition is good, but the failure of our competitors is bad.

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Jan 14, 1999

We believe progress should take precedence over partisanship.

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Jan 14, 1999

Businesses that have recognized this potential have been rewarded.

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Jan 14, 1999

I believe it is truly one of the most important things that those of us in public life today can do.

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Jan 14, 1999

If we can't do it now, when in the wide world will we ever get around to it?

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Jan 14, 1999

We need help from everybody. We need help from Republicans and Democrats.

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Jan 14, 1999

I again pledge this administration's strongest efforts to encourage and work with our allies on effective steps to promote democracy and human rights in Cuba.

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Jan 14, 1999

This is about, in my judgment, the preservation of the vitality of democracy.

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Jan 14, 1999

Whenever somebody tells you, 'This is not a money problem,' you can bet they're talking about somebody else's problem, not theirs.

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Jan 14, 1999

This action further enhances our efforts to strengthen international cooperation in promoting peaceful democratic change in Cuba.

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Jan 14, 1999

We should help people who, through no fault of their own, can't get along through life without help.

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Jan 14, 1999

We showed up for work every day, and we remembered who we were working for.

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Jan 14, 1999

That's what we try to do with the empowerment zones and the community development banks—just to give people tools to do what they want to do.

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Jan 14, 1999

It sounds very impressive to say we have the smallest Federal Government since John Kennedy was President.

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Jan 14, 1999

I hope you'll also be determined to make the most of the days ahead.

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