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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Jun 22, 1997

Yes, we can, but only if we have a certain largeness of spirit.

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Jun 22, 1997

Hillary and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Betty Shabazz earlier today.

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Jun 22, 1997

Every child should have a healthy start in life, something all citizens must take responsibility for.

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Jun 22, 1997

We have to give every American a chance to live up to his or her God-given abilities.

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Jun 22, 1997

The thing I would like for you to think about today is the spirit, the heart of the matter.

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Jun 22, 1997

Homeownership is one of the most empowering things we can ever do for anyone.

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Jun 22, 1997

I am sick and tired of short-term, destructive, negative political strategies that divide people when we need to be united.

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Jun 22, 1997

Can we really do what we need to do with the environment and still grow the economy?

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Jun 22, 1997

We have to keep working until we extend the prosperity of this recovery to every neighborhood in America.

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Jun 22, 1997

We cannot look at the world in a different way on election day in a way different from the way we want to look at our life.

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Jun 22, 1997

Too too many children all across America, too many children here in California, some children in this crowd today don't have health insurance.

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Jun 22, 1997

California will send a signal to America about whether we can do what we need to do in the 21st century.

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Jun 22, 1997

If the best Democrats in every State where there's a Senate race where we don't have a seat woke up tomorrow with a combination of Barbara Boxer's enthusiasm, self-confidence, and courage, we would win the Senate in a walk in 1998.

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