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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Aug 29, 1997

I'm really pleased. I hope you're pleased with your first season, and I hope it continues, because I thought it was great.

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Aug 29, 1997

The arguments they're using are the very same ones we've heard for years now.

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Aug 29, 1997

We have improved math and science performance at every age level.

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Aug 29, 1997

Well, it's beautiful up here, and I tell you, I was really pleased with the way your first season worked out.

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Aug 29, 1997

Our children, our schools, our future are far too important to be anything less than world class.

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Aug 28, 1997

Full statutory civilian pay increases of 10 percent in 1998 are inconsistent with the task of reaching balance by 2002.

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Aug 28, 1997

I have determined that my proposal for a total civilian raise of 2.8 percent remains appropriate.

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Aug 28, 1997

I am transmitting an alternative plan for Federal civilian employee pay adjustments.

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Aug 28, 1997

I do not believe that it will materially affect our ability to continue to attract and retain a quality Federal work force.

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Aug 22, 1997

We have to pull together, not apart, to compete and win in the global economy.

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Aug 22, 1997

To keep America growing, to keep America leading, we have to continue to create high-wage jobs.

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Aug 22, 1997

I will use it to negotiate trade agreements that will keep us competitive, boost our exports, create more good jobs, and raise our standard of living.

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Aug 21, 1997

The White House announced that the President established Presidential Emergency Board No. 234, effective August 21, to investigate and make recommendations for settlement of disputes between Amtrak and its employees represented by the…

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Aug 19, 1997

Strike August 19, 1997 We have learned tonight that UPS and the Teamsters have reached a tentative settlement in their contract negotiations. I am pleased that the parties negotiated in good faith. Today's agreement represents their hard…

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Aug 19, 1997

Well, it feels good today. I've had a wonderful time here. I had a good day yesterday on the golf course, and this morning I got up and Chelsea and I went jogging. That's the longest I've been able to go since I hurt myself. And the three…

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Aug 19, 1997

It's hard to say. That would depend upon something we'll never know, which is how quickly others could have absorbed the capacity. But it could have been very difficult for both the company and for its employees. So I think they were both…

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Aug 19, 1997

Good afternoon. I would like to compliment UPS and the Teamsters on resolving their differences and agreeing to a new contract. I think it is very much in the interest not only of the company and its employees but also of all of the people…

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Aug 19, 1997

I hereby determine that it is necessary for the purposes of the Act that $17.5 million appropriated for fiscal year 1997 to carry out chapter 1 of part I of the Act be transferred to, and consolidated with, appropriations made to carry out…

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Aug 18, 1997

United States persons are prohibited from engaging in any trade- or investment-related activities with Iran.

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