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 4, 1998

People should have access to the medical care they need; decisions should be made by doctors, not by accountants.

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Aug 4, 1998

You win elections with a message, with candidates, and with the means for the candidate to get the message to the people.

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Aug 4, 1998

It is critically important that the Census Bureau have the funding it needs to implement its 2000 census plan.

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Aug 4, 1998

I am very proud that the Family and Medical Leave Act was the very first piece of legislation I signed into law.

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Aug 4, 1998

We have succeeded in the last 5 1/2 years in opening the doors of college to just about everybody in America.

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Aug 4, 1998

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is designated and included as part of an international historical park to be known as Klondike Gold Rush International Historical Park.

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Aug 4, 1998

Five years ago today, the Family and Medical Leave Act went into effect, giving tens of millions of Americans the peace of mind that they would never have to choose between the jobs they need and the families they love.

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Aug 4, 1998

For 5 years, the Family and Medical Leave Act has helped us to fulfill both of those critical goals.

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Aug 4, 1998

After this summer, I take it no one seriously questions the fact that the climate is genuinely changing.

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Aug 4, 1998

By failing to adopt this amendment, the House is undermining the Census Bureau's ability to plan and conduct an accurate decennial census.

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Aug 4, 1998

Millions of Americans have benefited from this historic legislation by taking time off—without fear of losing their jobs—to care for a newborn or adopted child, to attend to their own serious health needs, or to care for a seriously ill…

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Aug 4, 1998

I am very disappointed that the House failed to adopt an amendment to the FY '99 Commerce-Justice-State appropriations bill.

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Aug 4, 1998

I have always believed that we can help our workers fulfill their family responsibilities and strengthen the economy and America's businesses.

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Aug 4, 1998

We've got to face the environmental challenges of today and tomorrow.

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Aug 3, 1998

It also helps put credit unions on sounder footing by making important reforms that could pay enormous dividends in more difficult times.

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Aug 3, 1998

If we can't do it now, when our economy and our prospects and our confidence are so strong, then when?

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Aug 3, 1998

Any changes in current project eligibility requirements should await completion of ongoing studies on the impact of PFCs on airline competition.

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Aug 3, 1998

This bill ensures that consumers continue to have a broad array of choices in financial services.

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Aug 3, 1998

I am pleased that the House has passed the 'Credit Union Membership Access Act' to protect and strengthen credit unions for the 71 million Americans who own, use, and rely upon them.

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Aug 3, 1998

American investors earned a 30 percent return on their investment in Africa last year.

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