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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Aug 7, 1998

No matter how long it takes or where it takes us, we will pursue terrorists until the cases are solved and justice is done.

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Aug 7, 1998

To change any of that—that would give terrorism a victory it must not and will not have.

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Aug 6, 1998

To designate the United States courthouse to be constructed at the corner of Superior and Huron Roads, in Cleveland, Ohio, as the 'Carl B. Stokes United States Courthouse.'

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Aug 6, 1998

We will use all the means at our disposal to bring those responsible to justice, no matter what or how long it takes.

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Aug 6, 1998

To establish the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund on behalf of the families of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police.

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Aug 6, 1998

I am proud to announce completion today of a major initiative to preserve one of America's true crown jewels, Yellowstone National Park.

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Aug 6, 1998

It is therefore very important that every person who is willing to work hard to make the most of his or her own life should be able to become the success stories we celebrate.

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Aug 6, 1998

Years from now, bison, wolves, and other wildlife will flourish, and visitors will enjoy Yellowstone in all its splendor.

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Aug 6, 1998

We are making progress in building an America where every 8-year-old can read, every 12-year-old can log on to the Internet, every 18-year-old can go on to college.

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Aug 6, 1998

Today, the New World Mine property was formally transferred to the U.S. Forest Service, completing this historic acquisition.

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Aug 6, 1998

To designate the auditorium located within the Sandia Technology Transfer Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the 'Steve Schiff Auditorium.'

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Aug 6, 1998

I hereby designate the Interparliamentary Union as a public international organization entitled to enjoy the privileges, exemptions, and immunities conferred by the International Organizations Immunities Act.

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Aug 6, 1998

I thank all those on this stage, all those in this audience, and those who could not be here who have worked and waited for this day.

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Aug 5, 1998

The vote for final passage of the Shays-Meehan bipartisan campaign finance reform bill is a heartening sign for the health of our democracy.

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Aug 5, 1998

Very few grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, and banks are doing business on reservations.

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Aug 5, 1998

I am proud that the Department of Commerce has a 30-year history of investing over $730 million in economic development projects in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

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Aug 5, 1998

We worked a long time to get back on the path of responsibility, and we shouldn't abandon it before we've even achieved our real objectives.

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Aug 5, 1998

We need to stimulate the growth of modern production facilities, small business incubators, capital access for start-up companies, and strategic planning.

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Aug 5, 1998

We should reserve every penny of the surplus until we save Social Security for the 21st century.

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Aug 5, 1998

We must act to ensure that American Indian and Alaska Native communities gain the new tools they need to battle high levels of unemployment and low per-capita income.

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Aug 5, 1998

The Iroquois teach us that every decision we make, every action we take, must be judged not only on the impact it makes today but on the impact it makes on the next seven generations.

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