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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Oct 30, 2000

I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad authorities necessary to apply economic pressure on the Government of Sudan.

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Oct 30, 2000

America—we say we're a country that believes in giving everybody a chance.

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Oct 30, 2000

All over America and here in Kentucky, these races are close.

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Oct 30, 2000

Simply put, we should take care of our children before we take care of ourselves.

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Oct 30, 2000

It's been one of the greatest things about being President, to know that the United States, the home of the largest Irish diaspora in the world, had played some positive role in bringing that long conflict to an end.

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Oct 30, 2000

The crisis between the United States and Sudan that led to the declaration on November 3, 1997, of a national emergency has not been resolved.

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Oct 30, 2000

I want to tell you how grateful I am that somehow, some way, when I first started running for President, the Irish in New York found me.

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Oct 30, 2000

Every day we get a chance to advance the goal of one America.

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Oct 30, 2000

I cannot in good conscience sign a bill that funds the operations of Congress and the White House before funding our schools.

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Oct 30, 2000

I just want to ask you in the last week to go out and tell them why you came tonight, why it matters that they vote.

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Oct 30, 2000

I believe, in profound ways, that this election is every bit as important as the one which sent Al Gore and me to the White House 8 years ago.

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Oct 30, 2000

I'm terrifically happy that the country is in such good shape and that we can have an election when there is prosperity.

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Oct 30, 2000

Should we provide more teachers for our classrooms and modern schools?

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Oct 29, 2000

I will continue to fight for this important legislation, and urge Congress to enact it before it adjourns.

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Oct 29, 2000

We have never, ever held an election in this sort of environment before.

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Oct 29, 2000

I have determined that H.R. 4205 generally reflects my strong commitment to the Nation's security.

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