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 3, 1997

We must bring the rules up to date to reflect the changes in elections and campaigning.

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Jun 3, 1997

Americans in need should not have to endure this unnecessary delay.

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Jun 3, 1997

I am writing to you, pursuant to 11 CFR Part 200, to request that you take action under your existing statutory authority to ban 'soft money' and end the system under which both political parties compete to raise unlimited sums from…

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Jun 3, 1997

Because of IDEA, disabled children all over America have a better chance to reach that capacity.

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Jun 3, 1997

These steps, available to you under your existing statutory authority, will enable our election laws to catch up with the reality of the way elections are financed today.

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Jun 3, 1997

It is with great pleasure that I have today signed into law H.R. 5, the 'Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997.'

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Jun 3, 1997

I urge the Republican leadership to set politics aside and pass a clean disaster assistance bill.

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Jun 3, 1997

The rules governing our system of financing Federal election campaigns are sorely out of date.

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Jun 3, 1997

Education clearly will become even more important to our people in the days ahead; that is why I have made it my number one priority as President.

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Jun 2, 1997

I cannot comment on the jury's verdict, but I will say that this is a very important and long overdue day for the survivors and families of those who died in Oklahoma City. And I am very, very proud of the work of Attorney General Janet…

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Jun 2, 1997

I further determine that the continuation of the waivers applicable to Albania, Belarus, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan will substantially promote the objectives of section 402 of the Act.

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Jun 2, 1997

Being President has been the music and the way I could just sort of swallow up all my musical interests.

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Jun 2, 1997

I think all young people should be exposed to music and to the arts.

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Jun 2, 1997

Whenever I see someone perform now that I know, who's a personal friend of mine, I feel an immense pride.

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Jun 2, 1997

I have said so many times, ideally all the elected parties should be at the table when the decisions that shape the future are made.

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Jun 2, 1997

I wish that—one of the things I hope we can do is find a way to give that back to the students, particularly students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Jun 2, 1997

As required by title IV, I will provide the Congress with periodic reports regarding the compliance of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine with these emigration standards.

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Jun 2, 1997

I have determined that Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine are in full compliance with subsections 402(a) and 409(a) of the Act.

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Jun 2, 1997

I call on the political leaders to seize this precious opportunity and begin the hard but worthwhile work of negotiating a just and lasting settlement.

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Jun 2, 1997

I hereby transmit a report concerning emigration laws and policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.

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