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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Jul 30, 1998

H.R. 3743 would harm U.S. efforts to halt the Iranian nuclear weapons program.

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Jul 30, 1998

The last thing I'd like to say is I think that this theme, that Hillary and I have worked on, of one America means something to me.

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Jul 30, 1998

No one in the world who really knows anything about it would seriously question the proposition that America has the finest system of higher education in the world.

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Jul 30, 1998

H.R. 3743 will not end the Bushehr nuclear reactor project in Iran.

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Jul 30, 1998

This new training bill streamlines the vast array of existing job programs and empowers individuals to learn new skills with a simple grant.

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Jul 30, 1998

Submitted July 29: James M. Bodner, of Virginia, to be Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, vice Jan Lodal.

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Jul 30, 1998

I was born a Democrat because I was a Depression era— my parents were and my grandparents.

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Jul 30, 1998

I urge Congress to do this quickly and not to put at risk our prosperity.

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Jul 30, 1998

This bill will modernize job training to fit the needs of today's economy.

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Jul 30, 1998

Fiscal discipline helped to build this strong economy; fiscal recklessness could undermine it dramatically.

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Jul 30, 1998

I think the most important things about American history can be found in the ideas of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

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Jul 30, 1998

Submitted July 31: Terrence L. Bracy, of Virginia, to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation for a term expiring October 6, 2004 (reappointment).

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Jul 29, 1998

I submit to you this report on progress toward a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question covering the period April 1 to May 31, 1998.

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Jul 29, 1998

Don't you dare spend that surplus until we save the Social Security system for the next generation.

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Jul 29, 1998

I want to thank John Edwards and his wife and his children for this race for the Senate.

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Jul 29, 1998

This river initiative is all about honoring one of our Nation's oldest, most enduring values, to preserve for future generations the Earth God gave us.

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Jul 29, 1998

Give a HOPE scholarship to make the first 2 years of college free for virtually all Americans.

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Jul 29, 1998

We want a Democratic Party based on the old virtues of opportunity, responsibility, and community, but with new ideas for the 21st century.

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