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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Jun 23, 1998

We have waged an unprecedented campaign to make deadbeat parents live up to their obligations.

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Jun 23, 1998

Such acts are not only examples of bias and bigotry—they are crimes.

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Jun 23, 1998

Over time, the more we bring China into the world, the more the world will bring freedom to China.

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Jun 23, 1998

The credits will be available only in industries that show the ongoing effects of discrimination.

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Jun 23, 1998

I urge the Senate (House) to act quickly this year to pass the Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 1998.

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Jun 23, 1998

One way or the other people who don't support their children will pay what they must.

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Jun 23, 1998

I hope we can join together to reaffirm that no American should be subjected to violence on account of his or her race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or disability.

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Jun 23, 1998

Today I am pleased to announce policies that continue my commitment to expand economic opportunity for all Americans.

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Jun 23, 1998

When fathers neglect support of their children, it aggravates all the other problems a family faces.

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Jun 23, 1998

I look forward to working with you to ensure that peacekeeping remains a viable option for dealing with international conflicts of interest to the United States.

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Jun 23, 1998

These new guidelines for Federal procurement are designed to remedy discrimination in a carefully targeted way.

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Jun 23, 1998

This crucial legislation would expand the ability of the Justice Department to prosecute hate crimes.

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Jun 23, 1998

These reforms, which continue my promise to mend, not end affirmative action, expand opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses.

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Jun 23, 1998

However, they do not ensure that any firm will win a contract.

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Jun 23, 1998

These credits will help level the playing field for firms that have suffered from discrimination.

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Jun 23, 1998

Our support for United Nations and other peacekeeping operations allowed us to protect our interests before they were directly threatened.

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Jun 23, 1998

China will either be part of the problem or part of the solution.

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Jun 23, 1998

The steps we are taking today comply with legal requirements and preserve competition, while serving to remedy discrimination.

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Jun 23, 1998

I hope that we will see action on the bankruptcy bills and on the education bills that will reflect the same priority for our children that this bill does today.

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Jun 22, 1998

Is there any kind of national organization of people like you , who are working for family-centered care everywhere and advocating it? Julie Moretz . There is. There actually is-- the Institute for Family-Centered Care, as matter of fact…

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