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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Sep 18, 1998

We had a long discussion about where that came from. [Laughter] I thought I never heard it before you said it, but I like it. I'm going to use it shamelessly. [Laughter] [After Mr. Thomas concluded his remarks, Board member Suzan D…

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Sep 18, 1998

It's here on the tape, the first chapter. [Laughter] [Board member Robert Thomas praised the contributions of President's Race Initiative Executive Director Judith A. Winston and Board consultants Christopher Edley and Laura Harris…

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Sep 18, 1998

This is beautiful, too. Nice. [Ms. Chavez-Thompson and Board members Thomas H. Kean and Angela E. Oh each made brief remarks thanking the President for the opportunity to serve on the Board, recounting their experiences, and urging the…

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Sep 18, 1998

This is your grandson's class? Governor Winter. That's my grandson's class. That's right. Chairman Franklin. We went to the classroom. Governor Winter. We had a great day down there. Chairman Franklin. We did, indeed. Board Member Linda…

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Sep 18, 1998

What a wonderful poster! [Governor Winter read a student's letter to the President and then presented the President with a book of letters from the entire class.]

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Sep 18, 1998

We must act now, across party lines, to make Social Security as strong for our children as it has been for our parents.

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Sep 18, 1998

Fiscal responsibility has created our prosperity, and fiscal irresponsibility would put it at risk.

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Sep 18, 1998

I want to thank you for standing up for me and understanding the true meaning of repentance and atonement.

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Sep 18, 1998

I believe strongly that this is the wrong way to give American families the tax relief they deserve, the wrong way to prepare our Nation for the challenges of the future.

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Sep 18, 1998

We must not be finished with seeking peace or justice or freedom, equality, human dignity, and reconciliation.

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Sep 18, 1998

We cannot rest until we save Social Security for the 21st century.

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Sep 18, 1998

This is a moment of decision for us. Will it be progress or partisanship, people or politics, principle or power?

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Sep 18, 1998

We cannot rest until every community, every neighborhood, every block, every family has the chance to reap the benefits of our economic growth.

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Sep 18, 1998

One thing that will never be in question is that in the history of our Republic no person has ever held the office of Vice President who had more influence on more decisions and did more good in more areas for more people in this country…

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Sep 17, 1998

They have brought us closer to our one America in the 21st century.

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Sep 17, 1998

I have determined that new provisions should be added to chapter 99 of the HTS to provide that specified apparel articles may enter the United States free of duty on a temporary basis.

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Sep 17, 1998

By committing to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 10 percent below 1990 levels by the year 2010, British Petroleum is setting a new standard in corporate responsibility.

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Sep 17, 1998

I urge other businesses to follow British Petroleum's lead and help meet the challenge of global warming.

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Sep 17, 1998

I just want to thank you for doing this and for being brave enough to do it.

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Sep 17, 1998

A lot of young people will listen to this, will carry it on, will imagine it and play it.

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Sep 17, 1998

I urge Congress to act quickly to approve this critical legislation before the end of this session so that I can sign it into law.

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Sep 17, 1998

Discrimination must be treated as an affront to our common humanity.

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Sep 17, 1998

The task of trying to reshape our society to bring about a climate of racial healing is so enormous, it strains the imagination.

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