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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Apr 30, 1998

The main issue is, can we adopt a plan which will dramatically reduce the rate at which children begin to smoke and become addicted and die sooner?

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Apr 30, 1998

The Working Group shall facilitate, encourage, and provide coordination for agencies in such areas as development of programs that employ alternative means of dispute resolution.

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Apr 30, 1998

I am pleased that this legislation will enable us to meet our commitment to our troops in Bosnia and the Gulf.

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Apr 30, 1998

E. William Crotty, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Barbados.

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Apr 30, 1998

This emergency supplemental legislation makes urgently needed funds available for victims of natural disasters and for our troops in Bosnia and the Persian Gulf.

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Apr 30, 1998

Natalia Combs Greene, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of 15 years, vice Stephen F. Eilperin.

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Apr 30, 1998

It is very troubling, however, that the Congress placed politics above sound science by insisting on two measures that would diminish our public lands.

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Apr 30, 1998

Today, our country, built upon the foundation of equal justice for all, is renowned throughout the world for legally enshrining fundamental human rights.

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Apr 30, 1998

Lynette Norton, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania, vice Maurice B. Cohill, Jr., retired.

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Apr 30, 1998

You know, it's hard for the President to do anything without attracting any notice.

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Apr 30, 1998

Rudolf Vilem Perina, of Virginia, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Moldova.

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Apr 30, 1998

It is imperative that the Congress act quickly so that we may meet our commitment to the IMF and the U.N.

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Apr 30, 1998

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify and extend the visa waiver pilot program.

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Apr 29, 1998

It is hereby ordered that Executive Order 13038, as amended, is further amended by deleting 'June 1, 1998' in section 2 and inserting 'October 1, 1998' in lieu thereof.

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Apr 29, 1998

Choice among private schools should be paid for with private funds, with public funds used to provide choice among public schools.

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Apr 29, 1998

The message this vote sends is clear: American support for NATO is firm; our leadership for security on both sides of the Atlantic is strong; and there is a solid, bipartisan foundation for an active U.S. role in the world.

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Apr 29, 1998

I am delighted that the Senate voted by an overwhelming margin to admit Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic into NATO.

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Apr 29, 1998

Asian and Pacific Americans succeeded in building new lives for themselves and their families.

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Apr 29, 1998

This vote is a major milestone on the road to an undivided, democratic, and peaceful Europe.

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Apr 29, 1998

This would be an extremely costly venture that could be a first step toward a nationalized voucher program at public expense.

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Apr 29, 1998

The new workforce development system embodied in S. 1186 would empower individuals to obtain the services and skills they need to enhance their employment opportunities.

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Apr 29, 1998

The addition of these three democracies to our alliance will strengthen NATO, expand the zone of stability in Europe and reduce the chances American men and women will ever again be called into Europe's fields of battle.

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Apr 29, 1998

Our strength lies in a foreign policy guided by the interests and values that unite us as Americans.

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Apr 28, 1998

To see these fine people, and those who are not here who are part of their teams, I think makes all Americans very proud.

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