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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Mar 18, 1998

We can keep our schools safe and give our children the chance to reach their highest potential.

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Mar 18, 1998

This proposed legislation builds on the successes of these programs and improves them for the future.

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Mar 18, 1998

The core values that are driving Africa's renaissance—democracy, diversity, free enterprise—those are the values that the United States shares.

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Mar 18, 1998

If you work full-time, you should not have to raise your children in poverty.

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Mar 18, 1998

It will be a real privilege for me to be the first American President to visit those countries.

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Mar 18, 1998

Together we can create a global community of nations that respect and promote human rights.

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Mar 18, 1998

A prosperous future awaits us if we strengthen the economic ties between our countries.

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Mar 18, 1998

Today I'm pleased to accept their framework for these reports.

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Mar 18, 1998

We can do this, and America's future in the 21st century depends upon it.

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Mar 17, 1998

We're about to leave. I feel duty bound, because there are so many people from Massachusetts here today--[laughter]--to tell you that in Massachusetts this is a dual holiday. This is also the day when over 200 years ago the British left…

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Mar 17, 1998

This provision undercuts the longstanding general principle that workers' compensation coverage is not provided for travel to and from work.

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Mar 17, 1998

Any bill that would increase mandatory spending or result in a net revenue loss could contribute to a sequester of mandatory programs as called for in the Budget Enforcement Act.

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Mar 17, 1998

Giving contempt authority to non-Article III judges raises constitutional concerns.

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Mar 17, 1998

H.R. 2294 is subject to the 'pay-as-you-go' requirement (PAYGO) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990.

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Mar 17, 1998

These funds should remain in the CSRD because they represent assets used to provide survivorship protection to judges.

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Mar 17, 1998

This provision could appear to represent a conflict of interest for the Judiciary.

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Mar 16, 1998

I congratulate the public health and tobacco producer communities for working together to promote bipartisan, comprehensive tobacco legislation that dramatically reduces youth smoking and protects American farmers and their communities. I…

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Mar 16, 1998

Well, I did suggest that, but that was before the deposition was illegally released, and it basically states my position. Whether and what else will be said I think is something that we'll have to deal with in the future, depending on how…

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Mar 16, 1998

Well, I don't know what she said, because I didn't see the interview last night. But I can tell you this: Ever since this story came out months ago--and as you know, the story has been in three different incarnations--I have said that…

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Mar 16, 1998

It is too late for those who have already been killed by the sectarian violence of the last three decades.

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