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 12, 1997

I announce my intention to nominate George A. Omas as a Commissioner on the Postal Rate Commission.

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Jun 12, 1997

Bridge racial divides by encouraging leaders in communities throughout the Nation to develop and implement innovative approaches to calming racial tensions.

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Jun 12, 1997

I think that one of the things that I would hope that the board and I will be able to do is to show America examples where people are working together outside the workplace as friends.

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Jun 12, 1997

Identify, develop, and implement solutions to problems in areas in which race has a substantial impact.

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Jun 12, 1997

I will meet with Crown Prince el Hassan bin Talel of Jordan on June 17 to discuss developments in the Middle East.

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Jun 12, 1997

I've already done that, but I will make my position on that issue clear again tomorrow.

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Jun 12, 1997

I think they're much better than they used to be, but I think there is still discrimination.

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Jun 11, 1997

Our Nation is blessed that so many Americans cherish the role of fatherhood in our families.

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Jun 11, 1997

I am pleased to announce that the Department of Housing and Urban Development is reducing the FHA's up-front mortgage insurance premium by 12.5 percent.

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Jun 11, 1997

Today, more Americans are homeowners than at any time in history.

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Jun 11, 1997

We have made some progress, but that there is still a long way to go.

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Jun 11, 1997

Caring fathers are not content to merely safeguard their children's physical well-being, but also seek to foster their spiritual and moral growth.

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Jun 11, 1997

I applaud Secretary Cuomo for going the extra mile, surpassing the challenge I set in 1994 and providing the extra boost needed to make the dream of homeownership a reality for thousands more families.

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Jun 11, 1997

On Father's Day, let us honor and give thanks to these men who share with their children not only the precious gifts of life and love, but also their time, attention, and the kind of caring concern that lasts a lifetime.

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Jun 11, 1997

I applaud the United States Congress for passing the disaster relief bill that the families of the Midwest and other parts of the country desperately need.

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Jun 11, 1997

This reduction, coupled with two previous reductions and savings passed on to homebuyers because of better Government efficiency, will save families buying a first home a total of $1,200.

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Jun 11, 1997

On Father's Day, we honor all the men across our country who have affirmed the importance of parenthood.

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Jun 11, 1997

I applaud the Federal Election Commission's unanimous decision to begin to consider my request that they act to ban soft money in Federal elections.

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Jun 11, 1997

We believe it's bold to go to California to a UC system when Prop 209 is an issue that is so relevant there.

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Jun 11, 1997

Today, we are making it even easier for thousands of young families to buy their first home.

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Jun 11, 1997

Anyone who has toured the flood-ravaged areas of the Midwest, as I have, knows that these needed funds will help put America's families and communities on the road to recovery.

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Jun 11, 1997

The truth is that negotiating these issues won’t be easy, and we recognize that.

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