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 12, 1998

China is so important that we needed to try to build on it and make some more progress.

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Mar 11, 1998

It is probably more important that he be elected this time than in any of the previous elections in which he has run.

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Mar 11, 1998

I thought the whole purpose of democracy was to give people power in a limited fashion for a limited time.

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Mar 11, 1998

As we celebrate Saint Patrick's Day once again, we remember with special pride the gifts of Irish Americans: faith in God, lilt and laughter, love of family and community, and an unswerving commitment to freedom and justice that continues…

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Mar 11, 1998

A thousand children a day have their lives shortened because, illegally, they began to smoke in response to advertising campaigns and other inducements.

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Mar 11, 1998

This is a good time. We're working; we're doing remarkably well as a country.

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Mar 11, 1998

America has always been a beacon of hope for the Irish people.

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Mar 11, 1998

I think all of us would admit that as we've grown older in life, the more likely we are to be concerned about grandchildren as well as our children.

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Mar 11, 1998

Sometimes I feel like a person that's really out of his time here.

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Mar 11, 1998

I proclaim March 25, 1998, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.

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Mar 11, 1998

They brought with them strong arms and an even stronger spirit that would help to build our nation's great canals, bridges, and railroads.

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Mar 11, 1998

It would be unbelievable neglect for the Congress to leave this year without passing that tobacco legislation.

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Mar 11, 1998

I want to thank Esther Coopersmith for serving okra and cornbread.

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Mar 11, 1998

Politics is about what is said and done and felt passionately in the neighborhoods of this country.

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Mar 11, 1998

And 15 million jobs later, we have the lowest unemployment rate in 24 years.

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Mar 11, 1998

The United States continues to draw strength and vision from our multicultural, multiracial society.

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Mar 11, 1998

We have proved that together we can take the country into the future with a strong economy, a declining crime rate, a mending social fabric.

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Mar 10, 1998

Change Programs and Activities March 10, 1998 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with section 580 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998, I herewith provide an account of…

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Mar 10, 1998

Resources March 10, 1998 To the Congress of the United States: I transmit herewith the 1996 Annual Report on Alaska's Mineral Resources, as required by section 1011 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96-487…

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Mar 10, 1998

H.R. 992 would deprive affected businesses and the public of the certainty needed to plan actions.

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Mar 10, 1998

H.R. 992 presents constitutional concerns, would waste valuable judicial resources, and would lead to significant instability in the law.

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Mar 10, 1998

Today, in celebration of International Women's Day, I am announcing that obtaining Senate advice and consent to the ratification of CEDAW is a top Administration priority during this session of Congress.

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Mar 10, 1998

This could promote forum-shopping and dramatically increase the power of the Federal Circuit at the expense of other circuits.

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