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 3, 1998

The actions and policies of the Government of Iran continue to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.

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Mar 3, 1998

I am pleased that the House of Representatives has passed a bill which establishes a process for determining the future political status of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

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Mar 3, 1998

I hope that the bill that our Members who are here today are pushing so hard will find a speedy and positive reception in the Congress.

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Mar 3, 1998

In 1993, I asked Congress to act on a vision to build a new, beautiful railroad station in Manhattan worthy of the future and worthy of New York City.

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Mar 3, 1998

I applaud Senator Moynihan's leadership and those involved in creating this magnificent opportunity.

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Mar 3, 1998

The national emergency declared with respect to Iran on March 15, 1995, is to continue in effect beyond March 15, 1998.

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Mar 3, 1998

Through his many writings and television productions, he succeeded in his goal: to force the American public to think.

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Mar 3, 1998

Food safety really is part of the basic contract now between the consumers of our country and their Government.

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Mar 2, 1998

Tonight's unanimous vote of the United Nations Security Council sends the clearest possible message: Iraq must make good on its commitment to give the international weapons inspectors immediate, unconditional, and unrestricted access to…

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Mar 2, 1998

It is decisively in American interests to see Dayton implemented as rapidly as feasible.

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Mar 2, 1998

Agencies shall engage the largest number of customers possible in these conversations.

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Mar 2, 1998

The story of the 20th century is the story of the triumph of freedom.

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Mar 2, 1998

It is time to increase efforts to engage customers in conversations about further improving Government service.

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Mar 2, 1998

To achieve this goal, we have established concrete and achievable benchmarks.

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Mar 2, 1998

I expect the size of the overall NATO force in Bosnia and Herzegovina will remain similar to that of the current SFOR.

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Mar 2, 1998

Agencies shall use the information from 'Conversations with America' and continue to track customer service measurements.

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Mar 2, 1998

I am confident that we will be able to better provide distressed communities with a single Federal forum dedicated to helping them address their economic and community needs.

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Mar 2, 1998

Congressman Torres has led efforts to provide people with the tools they need to make the most of their own lives.

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Mar 2, 1998

Although youth drug use has started to decline, it remains unacceptably high.

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Mar 2, 1998

Now we work to modernize Government, saving it from its excess of debt, so that again it is a force for progress and freedom in a new era.

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Mar 2, 1998

Drug use in America has declined by 50 percent over the last decade.

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Mar 2, 1998

To people who disregard the lethal threat they pose when they drink and drive, lowering the legal limit will send a strong message that our Nation will not tolerate irresponsible acts that endanger our children and our Nation.

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