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 25, 1998

Well, I can't force a settlement on them, but I can-- that's why I say because of their relationships with India and China, we need their help as well. And so far--excuse me--with Russia and China. And so far, the Russians and the Chinese…

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Jul 25, 1998

I honestly believe, and any major national survey will show, that nearly two-thirds of the American people agree with us on virtually every significant question.

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Jul 25, 1998

Hillary and I were greatly saddened to learn of the death in a plane crash of Lieutenant General David J. McCloud.

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Jul 25, 1998

You should all feel some sense of personal responsibility for the buoyant economy, for the lessening social problems of our country, for the role that the United States has been able to play in advancing the cause of peace and freedom and…

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Jul 25, 1998

You can take pride that the next 2 years can produce even more progress than the last 6 have.

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Jul 24, 1998

Hillary and I were deeply disturbed to hear of the shootings this afternoon at the United States Capitol. Like all Americans, we extend our thoughts and prayers to the families of the slain officers, Jacob Chestnut and John Gibson, as well…

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Jul 24, 1998

Combining energy savings contracting authority with utility programs and agency funded efforts can save taxpayers as much as one billion dollars a year in energy costs over the next 15 years.

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Jul 24, 1998

Is it an unconstitutional abridgement of the right to keep and bear arms? Not on your life.

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Jul 24, 1998

Energy Saving Performance Contracts (ESPCs) provide significant opportunities for making Federal buildings more energy efficient at little or no cost to taxpayers.

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Jul 24, 1998

I therefore direct all Federal agencies to maximize use of this authority by the year 2000.

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Jul 24, 1998

The very sight of the Harry S. Truman will summon our best ideals.

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Jul 24, 1998

As sweltering as this summer has been, if we don't act now, our children may look back on the summer of 1998 as one that was relatively mild and cool.

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Jul 24, 1998

I think we should continue to aggressively pursue those protections in our trade relations.

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Jul 24, 1998

Both of these policies will help motivate Federal energy managers to make greater use of ESPCs and reduce agency operating costs.

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