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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Sep 30, 1997

I am pleased that the Senate Finance Committee, with overwhelming bipartisan support, has reported out legislation that renews the partnership between the President and the Congress in reaching trade agreements.

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Sep 30, 1997

This climate change issue is one of the principal challenges that we face.

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Sep 30, 1997

Most of them are sort of like Sergeant Joe Friday; they just want the facts.

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Sep 30, 1997

We must embrace solutions that allow us to continue to grow the economy while we honor our global responsibilities.

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Sep 30, 1997

People look to you to figure out what they're going to wear in the morning and whether something really bad is going to happen.

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Sep 30, 1997

This legislation will allow us to tear down those barriers and help American businesses and workers compete and win in the global marketplace.

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Sep 29, 1997

First of all, I think--no, I have not come to any new conclusion. But I think the remarks this weekend were an attempt to divert the public attention from the fact that the leadership of the Republican Party in the House opposes campaign…

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Sep 29, 1997

I call upon Congress to challenge our public schools, to change our public schools, but not to walk away from them.

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Sep 29, 1997

Our Nation can be very grateful that, probably for the only time in his entire career, he failed in his mission.

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Sep 29, 1997

Greatness is something that cannot be bestowed like a medal, a ribbon, a star.

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Sep 29, 1997

I direct the drawdown of up to $20 million of articles and services from the inventory and resources of the Departments of Defense and Transportation.

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Sep 29, 1997

I think we might learn a great deal if you could get some of these children and maybe even some of their parents together.

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Sep 29, 1997

I believe the IRS is functioning better today than it was 5 years ago.

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Sep 29, 1997

It is in the national interest for the Export-Import Bank of the United States to extend a loan in the approximate amount of $60 million to the People's Republic of China to finance the export of U.S. goods and services for the…

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Sep 29, 1997

I am concerned, however, that the Congress has chosen to add funds for projects that the Department has not identified as priorities.

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Sep 29, 1997

It is also an opportunity to look back on our failures and shortcomings during the past year; not to dwell on them with bitterness and regret, but to learn from our mistakes so that the new year will be sweetened by the gifts of wisdom and…

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Sep 29, 1997

America has always been a nation of immigrants, and I am proud of the significant progress my administration has made toward improving America's immigration system.

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Sep 29, 1997

Shali visited with refugees in the camps, observing and listening with quiet understanding.

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Sep 29, 1997

H.R. 1127 would undermine the President's authority to take swift action to protect significant natural, historical, and scientific resources.

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Sep 29, 1997

I want to thank all of its members and staff for their service and contribution on these important issues.

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Sep 29, 1997

The Bank is dedicated to the preservation and expansion of U.S. jobs.

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