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 29, 1998

Just because America's doing well, just because North Carolina's doing well, we have to think about the long-term challenges.

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Jul 29, 1998

You are much, much cooler than anybody in that other room is right now.

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Jul 29, 1998

We never make any real progress on any great challenge unless we go forward together.

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Jul 29, 1998

I love John Edwards' idea for the way to conduct a Senate campaign.

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Jul 29, 1998

I think every child in America ought to have the same chance your children do to fish or swim or float on a river that's clean and pure.

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Jul 29, 1998

Let's make a commitment that our elementary and high school education will be world-class for everybody, just like college education is.

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Jul 29, 1998

This ancient river has flowed through the heart of this land for millions of years.

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Jul 29, 1998

I want to congratulate the communities that participated in all these designations.

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Jul 29, 1998

Who do you really trust to do more to build the best public schools in America for all of our children?

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Jul 29, 1998

100 percent of the people in this crowd believe there is global warming now.

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Jul 29, 1998

I applaud all of the communities that have drawn together and dedicated themselves to the goal of healthy rivers, now and forever.

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Jul 29, 1998

The President's senior advisors would recommend veto of this bill if it includes these or similar amendments.

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Jul 29, 1998

We want managed care, but we don't want accountants making decisions doctors should make.

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Jul 29, 1998

I think every county ought to have a sheriff that's 9 feet tall.

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Jul 29, 1998

John Edwards said, 'I don't think so. I think we can do better.'

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Jul 29, 1998

Those of you who study what's going on know that the world is changing very fast still, every day.

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Jul 28, 1998

We have recognized the increasing importance of a college education to our position in the global economy.

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Jul 28, 1998

We are particularly concerned about large cuts to the seagoing buoy tender replacement, the Deepwater Capability Replacement Analysis, and family housing.

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Jul 28, 1998

This landmark civil rights law is making it possible for millions of Americans to participate more fully in society.

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Jul 28, 1998

The additional resources are essential to helping more individuals in communities around the country make a successful transition from welfare to work.

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Jul 28, 1998

Hillary and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jerome Robbins.

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