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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Jan 29, 1998

We have already concluded far-reaching agreements with Germany, Canada, and 20 other nations.

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Jan 29, 1998

This aviation agreement reflects my policy of opening the world's markets in areas where American companies are most competitive.

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Jan 29, 1998

We must ensure that every American shares equal access to a quality education.

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Jan 29, 1998

This economic strategy that we have embraced of fiscal discipline, expanded trade, and investment in our people and our future is working.

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Jan 29, 1998

I have further found that a satisfactory balance of concessions in trade and services has been maintained during the life of the Agreement on Trade Relations between the United States of America and the People's Republic of China.

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Jan 29, 1998

You are showing every day that you have the heart of a champion, and you're showing even greater courage off the ice.

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Jan 29, 1998

You didn't just win the Stanley Cup, you swept a strong Flyers team in four games after finishing with the best record in the league.

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Jan 29, 1998

I intend to nominate Togo D. West, Jr., to be Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Jan 29, 1998

I am pleased that the United States has reached a landmark agreement with Japan that will dramatically increase air service between our countries.

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Jan 29, 1998

So it's a good thing to do to end it, but it's not enough, because you have to put something in its place.

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Jan 28, 1998

To be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff January 28, 1998 I am pleased to announce that I have nominated General Joseph W. Ralston for a second 2-year tour as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Ralston has served…

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Jan 28, 1998

Thank you very much. Well, I was just sitting here thinking two things. First, when the Vice President got really warmed up--[laughter]--I thought to myself, first, it will become slightly obvious to this audience that he and I come from a…

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Jan 28, 1998

Hillary and I join all Americans in sending our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of the victims.

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Jan 28, 1998

It is specifically in order to protect those liberties that I signed into law legislation that makes it a Federal crime to interfere with a woman exercising her constitutional right to visit a women's health center.

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Jan 28, 1998

I strongly condemn the senseless violence that claimed the life of an off-duty police officer, and injured others, in Birmingham, Alabama, this morning.

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Jan 28, 1998

We will continue to enforce that law to its fullest extent, and to protect our Nation's family planning clinics.

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Jan 28, 1998

We have a rare opportunity and a profound responsibility to build a new era of peace and cooperation in the world.

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Jan 28, 1998

Ratification of the Treaty is in the best interests of the United States.

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Jan 28, 1998

Nothing illustrates the scope of our interests or the purpose of our power better than our unified commands.

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Jan 27, 1998

I have a simple four-word answer: Save Social Security first.

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Jan 27, 1998

We have found a third way. We have the smallest government in 35 years, but a more progressive one.

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Jan 27, 1998

This is the America we can leave to our children if we join together to finish the work at hand.

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