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 8, 1998

There really is a dream out there with your name on it, but you have to go get it.

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Jan 8, 1998

The White House announced that the President will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 15 distinguished Americans at a White House ceremony on January 15.

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Jan 8, 1998

But you remember what I said: Politics is nothing more than people organized to pursue their common destiny.

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Jan 8, 1998

Thank you all for what has been an unbelievably wonderful day.

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Jan 8, 1998

We had the biggest expansion in aid to college since the GI bill was passed at the end of World War II.

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Jan 7, 1998

January 7, 1998 Hillary and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Customs Senior Special Agent Manuel Zurita. We are eternally grateful for the courage and bravery of the men and women who protect us each and every day. This…

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Jan 7, 1998

We must not rest until every school system in the Nation commits to adopting high standards

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Jan 7, 1998

We want all the benefits of globalization, but we have to preserve the integrity and the value of our life.

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Jan 7, 1998

We cannot pretend... that we can ever achieve what we want to achieve unless we hold our children... to high standards of learning.

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Jan 7, 1998

I think the President's continuing strong support from women is a result of the kinds of policies and priorities the President has articulated.

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Jan 7, 1998

We cannot afford to let our children down when they need us the most.

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Jan 7, 1998

I have fought for high national standards and national tests to help our children reach their highest potential.

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Jan 7, 1998

We will have targeted tax relief in the President's budget that underpins the fundamentals of a very strong and growing U.S. economy.

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Jan 7, 1998

How do we deal with the fact that the old structures that people used as magnets for identity in the world are breaking down?

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Jan 7, 1998

At that moment in our history, John Quincy Adams... was the embodiment of the Nation's opposition to slavery.

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Jan 7, 1998

More than half the students in our Nation's city schools are failing to master the basics in reading, math, and science

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Jan 7, 1998

Just with the pressures that public pressure has created in the last few months, look at all the new announcements that Detroit has made about cars.

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Jan 6, 1998

January 6, 1998 Hillary and I were deeply saddened to learn this morning of the death of Representative Sonny Bono. His joyful entertainment of millions earned him celebrity, but in Washington he earned respect by being a witty and wise…

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Jan 6, 1998

We know that the Government cannot raise or love a child, but that is not what we're supposed to do.

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Jan 6, 1998

Today I am proud to propose the single largest national commitment to child care in the history of the United States.

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