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, 2001

We helped to bridge the digital divide by ensuring that every child had the opportunity to become technologically literate.

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Jan 15, 2001

It is not just to protect the watershed around the Grand Canyon; it may be to protect the little square block park in some neighborhood.

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Jan 15, 2001

Suspension for 6 months beyond February 1, 2001, of the right to bring an action under title III of the Act is necessary to the national interests of the United States

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Jan 15, 2001

We created a market-led approach to E-commerce that won acceptance around the world.

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Jan 15, 2001

There was no Republican or Democratic way to pick up the garbage.

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Jan 15, 2001

I think if we could get the economy going again, that we'd create more millionaires.

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Jan 15, 2001

Our participation in UNESCO would strengthen the organization's ability to deal with such issues as the digital divide, education for all, and international cooperation on scientific issues.

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Jan 15, 2001

We wrote a crime bill in 1994 based on what mayors, police chiefs, police on the street, and prosecutors at the local level told us would work.

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Jan 15, 2001

Good economics was good social policy, that you could be fiscally responsible and reduce poverty.

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Jan 15, 2001

I would encourage the incoming administration to include a request to fund UNESCO in its FY 2002 budget.

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Jan 15, 2001

During my administration, America's economy and society have been transformed by new information and communications technologies.

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Jan 14, 2001

I hereby delegate to the Attorney General the authority to maintain custody, at any location she deems appropriate, and conduct any screening she deems appropriate in her unreviewable discretion.

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Jan 14, 2001

I think that, maybe even more important, you should have the rights and powers and responsibilities that statehood carries.

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Jan 14, 2001

I have long sought to strengthen the relationship between the Federal Government and the District of Columbia.

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Jan 14, 2001

I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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Jan 14, 2001

It would be that we become more the one America that we know we ought to be.

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Jan 14, 2001

To the extent permitted by law, the Interagency Task Force shall formulate and recommend interagency compacts.

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