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 22, 1998

This bill goes a long way toward that goal, and I look forward to signing it into law.

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Jun 22, 1998

You know when times like this come along, if you relax in an atmosphere of change, you'll spend the rest of your life... kicking yourself in the behind because you didn't take advantage of them.

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Jun 22, 1998

The Food Stamp provisions of S. 1150 restore benefits to 250,000 elderly, disabled, and other needy legal immigrants.

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Jun 22, 1998

Dr. Prewitt is a person of impeccable credentials and proven scientific integrity.

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Jun 22, 1998

This regrettable action will not help agencies move forward in addressing this problem.

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Jun 22, 1998

The research provisions in S. 1150 were worth waiting for, and I commend the Congress for its work.

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Jun 22, 1998

We need an IRS that reflects American values and respects American taxpayers.

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Jun 22, 1998

It shows what we can do when we put progress over partisanship.

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Jun 22, 1998

With the bill I am signing today, our Nation's farmers know that crop insurance will be there for them if disaster strikes.

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Jun 22, 1998

I strongly object to such ill-advised cuts in these vital programs.

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Jun 22, 1998

Believe it or not, the bill I'm just about to sign already has some provisions which are in jeopardy.

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Jun 22, 1998

I'm very grateful that today in our country we have the lowest crime rate in 25 years.

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Jun 22, 1998

The only poll that matters right now is the one inside your heart, inside your mind.

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Jun 22, 1998

It is the means by which everyone in this country is counted.

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Jun 22, 1998

We are attempting to minimize the humanitarian impact on their people.

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Jun 22, 1998

This bill is an example of the Federal Government at its best: the Congress and the Administration working together on a bipartisan basis.

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Jun 22, 1998

This bill is out of step with our values and the wrong vision for America's future.

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Jun 22, 1998

We'll resist any action that would lead to a de facto grain embargo.

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Jun 22, 1998

Passing patients' rights legislation would build on the actions I have already taken to extend patient protections to Americans in Federal health plans.

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Jun 22, 1998

Today I am pleased to sign into law S. 1900, the 'U.S. Holocaust Assets Commission Act of 1998.'

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Jun 22, 1998

It represents an important step in advancing the United States Government's efforts to bring justice to Holocaust victims, survivors, and their heirs.

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Jun 22, 1998

The intent of Congress in creating the Fund in 1996 was to boost the overall Federal investment in these activities, not to offset discretionary spending in them.

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