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 8, 1997

Today we honor Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), the largest and most widely recognized substance abuse prevention and safety-promotion curriculum in the Nation.

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Apr 8, 1997

It is proof positive of the know-how and can-do spirit of America's most valuable asset—the American work force.

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Apr 8, 1997

I call upon our youth, parents, and educators, and all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate activities.

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Apr 8, 1997

The establishment of a commission by H.R. 757 is also unnecessary because the Administration will use existing authority to accomplish the bill's objectives.

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Apr 8, 1997

Such investments drive economic growth, generate new knowledge, create new jobs, build new industries, ensure our national security, protect the environment, and improve the health and quality of life of our people.

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Apr 8, 1997

I'm proud to salute all those who have gathered for this event.

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Apr 7, 1997

Well, I'm--again, I think the problem is the more I comment, the more I undermine the chances of success. We had a very specific, frank, candid, and long talk. And now we're going to talk to the Palestinians and see whether there is…

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Apr 7, 1997

Well, we had quite a long meeting, as you know. What are we, an hour late starting here? [Laughter] And I apologize to you for that, but it was necessary that we continue the meeting. It was a long and very thorough meeting. Now it's…

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Apr 7, 1997

Under his leadership, relations between our two nations are stronger and better than ever.

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Apr 7, 1997

Under your wise leadership, Mr. Prime Minister, relations between the United States and Canada have never been closer or more constructive.

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Apr 7, 1997

The Endowment provides evidence of the universality of the democratic ideal.

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Apr 7, 1997

In each instance, it has been able to act in ways that government agencies could not.

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Apr 7, 1997

Let us build a future of peace and prosperity, of freedom and dignity for our continent and beyond.

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Apr 7, 1997

The report demonstrates the National Endowment for Democracy's unique contribution to the task of promoting democracy worldwide.

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Apr 7, 1997

It has been a real honor for me to welcome the Prime Minister and Mrs. Chretien to Washington.

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Apr 7, 1997

I call upon all Americans to join in remembering former American prisoners of war who suffered the hardships of enemy captivity.

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Apr 7, 1997

We can't let them get in the way of moving the path toward peace forward.

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Apr 7, 1997

The Endowment has helped consolidate emerging democracies—from South Africa to the former Soviet Union.

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