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 16, 1997

I ask that you provide me with a preliminary report within 6 months, and with a final report within 1 year on actions taken and further recommendations.

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Apr 16, 1997

S. 495 contains neither the breadth nor depth of restrictions provided in the Convention for chemical weapons.

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Apr 16, 1997

We have begun the job here over the last 4 years by making education our top domestic priority.

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Apr 16, 1997

The U.S. chemical industry estimates that this could result in hundreds of millions of dollars in lost sales a year.

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Apr 16, 1997

Every child needs proper nutrition and access to health care, a safe home, and an environment.

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Apr 16, 1997

I believe we all have a role to play in making sure that all of our children have a strong and healthy start in life.

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Apr 16, 1997

This unique conference is a part of our constant effort to give our children the opportunity to make the most of their God-given potential.

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Apr 16, 1997

I urge all Americans, on this day and throughout the year, to remember the teachings of the Rebbe.

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Apr 16, 1997

The earliest years of life are critical for developing intellectual, emotional, and social potential.

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Apr 16, 1997

I want the military to partner with civilian child care centers to help them improve quality.

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Apr 16, 1997

I believe that the military has important lessons to share with the rest of the Nation on how to improve the quality of child care for all of our Nation's children.

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Apr 16, 1997

By not ratifying the CWC, the United States will begin to incur trade restrictions starting April 29th.

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Apr 16, 1997

In contrast, the Convention establishes a multilateral, global regime that will effectively fight the scourge of chemical weapons and terrorism.

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Apr 16, 1997

This bill represents a unilateral approach to a global problem that requires an international solution.

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Apr 16, 1997

Children's earliest experiences, including those in child care, have significant effects on learning and development.

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Apr 16, 1997

We know that these investments of time and money will yield us the highest return in healthier children, stronger families, and better communities.

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Apr 15, 1997

I don't think I ought to. I've got to set a good example, you know. [Laughter] I'm surprised all these baseball players shook hands with me tonight. They make more money than Jackie Robinson did, so they probably weren't very happy to see…

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Apr 15, 1997

I am, it's very important. I think that it's also good for baseball. This night will capture the attention of America and make everybody forget about some of the things they didn't like that happened the last 2 years and make people fall…

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Apr 15, 1997

But I did. And so, he was better than I thought he would be. He was beautiful. He was fabulous, watching him. Mr. Berman. You're excited about this evening, aren't you?

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Apr 15, 1997

More impressive in person. But I used to do my homework at night listening to the Cardinals games on the radio. So I--I probably shouldn't say, it's a bad example for students of today. Mr. Berman. We all did it; we all did it.

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Apr 15, 1997

Yes. It's good for him. Mr. Berman. Did you ever get up to see Jackie Robinson play? I don't know how many Cardinal games you went to. Arkansas was a good drive from there.

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Apr 15, 1997

But he's hitting well again, and it's good. It's been a good move for him. Mr. Berman. It kind of got a little stale for him in Toronto.

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Apr 15, 1997

Almost a decade before Rosa Parks. And it was baseball, so it was a statement about America. Anything you said about baseball in the forties and the early fifties, it was a statement about America. Mr. Berman. By the way, Olerud is at…

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Apr 15, 1997

Tribal Governments are encouraged to adopt and enforce seat belt policies and programs for occupants of motor vehicles traveling on highways in Indian Country that are subject to their jurisdiction.

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