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 9, 1998

However, the Administration opposes the bill because its approach is flawed and unworkable.

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Sep 9, 1998

This is an indication that the collective bargaining process, if entered into in good faith, can actually work in a way that benefits everyone.

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Sep 9, 1998

I think the public is more interested in science and technology than ever before and understands more clearly its role than ever before.

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Sep 9, 1998

We have to be able to set an example of reconciliation among ourselves, instead of destructive, divisive conduct.

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Sep 9, 1998

We have to see a world in which we are growing closer together and an America in which we are growing ever more interconnected.

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Sep 9, 1998

We should be grateful, but we should be determined not to let America, her children, and her future down.

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Sep 9, 1998

Any claims not previously adjudicated are barred by relevant statutes of limitation, which are based on fundamental policy concerns of fairness, finality, and resource conservation.

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Sep 9, 1998

I am profoundly grateful for every single day, even the worst day, I have had to serve as your President because of where we are today.

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Sep 9, 1998

Furthermore, although private land cannot be transferred under H.R. 2538, the commission's recommendations pertaining to claims to private lands could cloud private land titles.

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Sep 9, 1998

What really matters is not so much what we've had but what we intend to do with what we have.

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Sep 8, 1998

It is important to the national interest that up to $20,000,000 be made available from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to meet the urgent and unexpected needs of refugees, displaced persons, conflict victims, and…

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Sep 8, 1998

The vote for Governor of Florida could determine whether people in this State get those protections.

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Sep 8, 1998

I have set ambitious goals for America's educational system, and we must pursue them with vigor.

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Sep 8, 1998

I think the people of this country have a serious choice to make in November between progress or partisanship.

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Sep 8, 1998

You know, how many people in how many places in this country would be well served to have somebody as profoundly decent and committed to doing the right thing as he is in any office in the land.

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