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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Apr 30, 1997

I would expect it to greatly strengthen our relationships because I think that they will have a lot in common.

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Apr 30, 1997

I think those things ought to be seen as enormous positives, bespeaking a new partnership.

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Apr 30, 1997

I expect we will discuss everything that is out there to be discussed in our relationship.

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Apr 30, 1997

I think we have a positive trend here toward economic reform in Mexico.

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Apr 29, 1997

H.R. 2 would affect direct spending; therefore, it is subject to the pay-as-you-go requirement of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990.

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Apr 29, 1997

I congratulate the House of Representatives on the passage of H.R. 867, the Adoption Promotion Act of 1997.

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Apr 29, 1997

That means more jobs and better wages for American workers and stronger profits for businesses—both large and small.

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Apr 29, 1997

Alexis Herman is fully prepared to lead the Department in this effort.

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Apr 29, 1997

She understands the needs of workers and understands the challenges they face as we approach the 21st century.

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Apr 29, 1997

I am deeply concerned about the devastating losses caused by the flooding of the Red River and the impact on the well-being and livelihood of our fellow Americans.

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Apr 29, 1997

I applaud the leadership of Senator Baucus, along with Senator Burns and all Members of the United States Senate who have joined together to designate today as a national day to erase the hate and eliminate racism.

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Apr 29, 1997

We are all Jefferson's heirs, and we are doomed sometimes to succeed and sometimes to fail.

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Apr 29, 1997

H.R. 2 would codify much of the Administration's agenda for transforming the Nation's public housing system.

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Apr 29, 1997

I want to thank the Senate for its strong show of support for Alexis Herman.

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Apr 29, 1997

It is imperative that we pass a bipartisan balanced budget agreement to continue this solid economic progress.

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Apr 29, 1997

Spain has set an example for the world now for quite a few years in its transition to a remarkable and healthy and vibrant democracy.

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Apr 29, 1997

Those words were Thomas Jefferson's words, with edits by John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.

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Apr 29, 1997

The only way we can meet our challenges is by meeting them together—as one America—and giving all of our citizens, whatever their background, an opportunity to achieve their own greatness.

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Apr 29, 1997

Our sound fiscal policies, together with the hard work of the American people, have sparked a remarkable period of economic expansion and job creation.

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Apr 29, 1997

Not yet, but if you look at the economic news this morning, it is one more clear example that we did the right thing in '93.

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