Political Quotes

Bill Clinton

The Public Record

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).

Quotes by year · 1992202635,348 total · peak 1999 (4990)
1992: 79 quotes1993: 4,616 quotes1994: 4,928 quotes1995: 4,797 quotes1996: 3,407 quotes1997: 3,314 quotes1998: 4,133 quotes1999: 4,990 quotes2000: 3,954 quotes2001: 381 quotes2002: 19 quotes2003: 44 quotes2004: 50 quotes2005: 51 quotes2006: 42 quotes2007: 45 quotes2008: 168 quotes2009: 39 quotes2010: 88 quotes2011: 8 quotes2012: 17 quotes2013: 5 quotes2014: 11 quotes2015: 13 quotes2016: 39 quotes2017: 5 quotes2018: 4 quotes2019: 3 quotes2020: 12 quotes2021: 12 quotes2022: 11 quotes2023: 4 quotes2024: 35 quotes2025: 22 quotes2026: 2 quotes
Dec 18, 1998

This is the most energetic--[laughter]. Dr. Hitt. But we have narrowed down a few specific initiatives we brought to your attention today. And the reason is clear, that we've talked to many administration officials and this is where we…

govinfo.gov
Dec 18, 1998

And it offers the promise of sort of getting by the divisive arguments of the past and actually doing something. I like it. Participant. Proactive. [Council member Helen M. Miramontes stressed the need for continuing research both in…

govinfo.gov
Dec 18, 1998

It sounds like a good idea. I think Sandy is going to come up with a proposal, I think, about what we should do, but I think it's a good idea. Ms. Thurman. We'll work with you and get one done.

govinfo.gov
Dec 18, 1998

I'll do some work on it--what you said. [H. Alexander Robinson, cochair of the Council's Prevention Subcommittee, said that prevention of new infections remained a problem. He proposed Federal funding for needle-exchange programs and a…

govinfo.gov
Dec 18, 1998

[Inaudible]--notwithstanding what you said, you still think we ought to pass the Kennedy-Jeffords bill? They tell me it's a good bill. Mr. Henderson. Yes, sir. Absolutely. We just think that there are some things that can be done in the…

govinfo.gov
Dec 18, 1998

I've got to go back and look at that. Part of it is the way the law disaggregates money into mandatory and nonmandatory spending. I'll look at it and see if we can do something about that. I know it's very important. [At this point…

govinfo.gov
Dec 18, 1998

We must not harbor illusions, however, that change will come easily or quickly.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 18, 1998

Our objectives in this military action were clear: to degrade Saddam's weapons of mass destruction program and related delivery systems.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 18, 1998

You have our appreciation for your courage, and our Nation's hopes for your safe and successful return.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 18, 1998

I have accepted responsibility for what I did wrong in my personal life.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 18, 1998

I believe our action in Iraq clearly is in America's interest.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 18, 1998

With our allies, we must pursue a strategy to contain him and to constrain his weapons of mass destruction program.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 18, 1998

I also want to say that I am very proud of our national security team.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 18, 1998

Strength and wisdom are not opposing values.

history.com
Dec 17, 1998

No. First of all, I'm going to complete this mission--we're going to complete this mission. And the Republican leaders will have to decide how to do their job. That's not for me to comment on. Kuwait

govinfo.gov
Dec 17, 1998

Through fasting and devoted reading of the Koran, Muslims strengthen their faith in God.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 17, 1998

We call on all parties to preserve the cease fire and cooperate fully with KVM.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 17, 1998

We call on the authorities in both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia to consistently support Dayton implementation efforts.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 17, 1998

We strongly support the current bilateral discussions aimed at achieving high standards of data privacy protection.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 17, 1998

Ramadan is a special time of reflection and renewal for Muslims around the world.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 16, 1998

We see the power of that spirit every single time an athlete like Loretta runs a race.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Politicians like Bill Clinton