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 4, 1998

Well, for the sake of the peace process, I hope not. For my own sake, I hope so. But I hope the next time I come it won't be in aid of the peace process, because I hope it will be institutionalized and off and going. I do think that a lot…

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Sep 4, 1998

I just don't want to comment on that. I shouldn't be commenting on that while I'm on this trip, and I don't think that--my understanding is that was not a decision that was made or advocated clearly yesterday. So I don't want to get into…

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Sep 4, 1998

It's not for me to say. But there's nothing that he or anyone else could say in a personally critical way that I--that I don't imagine that I would disagree with, since I have already said it myself, to myself. And I'm very sorry about it…

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Sep 4, 1998

That's not for me to say. That's not for me to say. I don't--I've known Senator Lieberman a long time. We've worked together on a lot of things. And I'm not going to get into commenting on that, one way or the other. That's not--it…

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Sep 4, 1998

I've been briefed on them, and basically I agree with what he said. I've already said that I made a bad mistake, it was indefensible, and I'm sorry about it. So I have nothing else to say except that I can't disagree with anyone else who…

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Sep 4, 1998

I'll resist any tax cut or any new spending plan that squanders the surplus before we've even had one year of black ink after 29 years of deficits.

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Sep 4, 1998

You are connected to Europe and the rest of the world in countless ways: computers, the Internet, faxes, trade, all growing by leaps and bounds every year.

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Sep 4, 1998

We are in a global economy, and we are affected by events beyond our shores.

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Sep 4, 1998

Thank you for the springtime of hope the Irish people have given the entire world in 1998.

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Sep 4, 1998

I believe that 21st century Ireland will be an inspiration to the rest of the world.

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Sep 4, 1998

You have made it possible for me to tell every warring group to look at Ireland and know there can be a better day.

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Sep 4, 1998

Remember what it was like on this day: Looking up this street, looking up that street, this is you at your best.

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Sep 4, 1998

All the leaders in the world, all the speeches in the world would not amount to a hill of beans if you hadn't gone out and voted 'yes.'

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Sep 4, 1998

The bottom line is, for all the quicksilver volatility in the world's financial markets, the American economy is on the right track.

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Sep 3, 1998

By doing so, we can make the American Dream a reality for all our people and build a brighter future for our children.

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Sep 3, 1998

The Celtic tiger is roaring, and you should be very proud of it.

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Sep 3, 1998

I hope you will continue to be a model for the world in responsible citizenship.

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Sep 3, 1998

Today, Ireland is quite an expansive place, with a positive outlook on the world.

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Sep 3, 1998

The victims, their families, their friends are very much in our thoughts and prayers.

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