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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Feb 17, 1998

I believe at every profound moment of challenge in the history of this country, the party that was doing the most for America has always stood unfailingly for three things.

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Feb 17, 1998

That alone should get Jim Moran reelected for the rest of his life if he wants it.

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Feb 17, 1998

I still have a hard time believing that this country, with the finest health care system in the world, cannot figure out how to give affordable, quality health insurance coverage to every single child in America.

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Feb 17, 1998

Jim Moran was always willing to stand in the breach and do what was right for our country.

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Feb 17, 1998

Over 10 million of our Nation's children are currently uninsured and, as a consequence, often cannot afford much-needed health care services such as doctor visits, prescription drugs, or hospital care.

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Feb 17, 1998

Medicaid is one of the best ways to expand health insurance to more children, and it is a State-run program.

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Feb 17, 1998

Like all parents, Hillary and I know from experience that nothing can weigh more heavily on your mind than the health of your child.

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Feb 17, 1998

Today I am launching an all-out effort to let every family know about health insurance, whether it's Medicaid or another State program that is currently or soon will be available.

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Feb 16, 1998

You gave America a great gift last year that none of us will ever forget.

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Feb 16, 1998

Baseball, I think, made a huge comeback as America's national pastime in this World Series.

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Feb 16, 1998

I never could have dreamed that a lot of the things that would occur in the last 5 years have occurred.

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Feb 13, 1998

Let me say, first of all, to the members of the Satcher family who aren't from Washington, when all the people from Washington started smiling when Sam [Sam Donaldson, ABC News] asked the question, you should understand that proves that…

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Feb 13, 1998

Nothing weakens our families and the fabric of our Nation more than the use, abuse, and sale of drugs.

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Feb 13, 1998

Our most important task in the coming years is to strengthen America for the 21st century.

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Feb 13, 1998

Drugs are wrong; drugs are dangerous; and drugs can kill you.

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Feb 13, 1998

We can and must cut drug use in America by another 50 percent.

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Feb 13, 1998

I am confident that we can build a stronger drug-free America for the 21st century.

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Feb 12, 1998

Line Item Veto February 12, 1998 The line item veto provides an important tool for the President to strike unnecessary spending and tax items from legislation. Congress took the correct step giving the President this authority, and I was…

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Feb 12, 1998

By the year 2048, when a future President of the United States addresses your bicentennial meeting, fusion and solar power may yield abundant energy.

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