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 20, 1998

Our first goal was to bring the perpetrators of Pan Am 103 murders to justice.

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Jul 20, 1998

We must prepare our children for the 21st century by providing them with the best education in the world.

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Jul 20, 1998

I believe that the development of proposed legislation by the Secretary of Energy furthers important and valuable objectives.

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Jul 19, 1998

Freedom, dignity, equality, and justice: these are words sacred to the American people.

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Jul 19, 1998

I think you ought to be proud of what you do and where you work.

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Jul 19, 1998

It is important that we continue to mark this annual observance as a reminder that building and nurturing democracy is an enduring struggle while there are still people in various parts of the world who are captives of tyranny.

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Jul 19, 1998

I admire most about the AFT was that I felt that you have always found the right balance between being passionately devoted to public education.

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Jul 19, 1998

I am especially grateful to him for his support for education and the education initiatives that we have put before the American people.

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Jul 19, 1998

We have to sell some more to the other 96 percent of the world out there.

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Jul 19, 1998

You, the educators of our Nation, are the architects of that 21st century America.

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Jul 19, 1998

Learning cannot occur unless our schools are safe and orderly places.

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Jul 19, 1998

We reaffirmed these convictions with the ratification of our Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

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Jul 19, 1998

We must recognize that giving you the tools to have a safe, orderly classroom is central to the mission of renewing America.

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Jul 19, 1998

I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to rededicate ourselves to supporting the cause of freedom, human rights, and self-determination for all the peoples of the…

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Jul 19, 1998

I hope you always will, because he sure takes good care of you.

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Jul 19, 1998

If we want to lead the world for peace and freedom and prosperity, we have to be responsible partners.

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Jul 19, 1998

The courage, strength, and determination of men and women struggling for liberty have changed the political landscape of the world.

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Jul 19, 1998

We should simply invest in prevention because the police officers tell us it works.

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Jul 19, 1998

I want to tell you that I am honored to be here for your Congressman.

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