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 2, 1997

United States persons are prohibited from activities that promote or are calculated to promote such sales or supplies to UNITA or Angola.

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Apr 2, 1997

I want to say how proud—I can't help but say that all the people that I know... are still wildly proud of him.

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Apr 2, 1997

Well, my main concern now is to make sure that we have done everything we can possibly do to respect the political and human rights of the people in East Timor.

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Apr 2, 1997

Let us resolve to learn from this tragedy and work, as so many of you have done, to make our airplanes and our airports and air travel safer.

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Apr 2, 1997

The unita (angola) sanctions regulations were amended on October 21, 1996, to implement section 4 of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996.

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Apr 2, 1997

They've produced perhaps the greatest basketball dynasty ever.

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Apr 1, 1997

That's right. Which makes him a perfect choice for the Presidential Press Secretary. [Laughter] Mr. Engskov, this is your big chance. Don't blow it. [Laughter]

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Apr 1, 1997

Well, Kris Engskov is, I'm reliably informed, still underage. [Laughter] I first met this man when he was 3 years old, in his grandfather's store. And he still looks like he's 3 years old to me. [Laughter]

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Apr 1, 1997

And beer and wine. [Laughter] But only after he watched 4 hours of advertisements on television. He was shaking beyond all belief.

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Apr 1, 1997

I came here today because I thought I should personally deliver some disturbing news. Mike McCurry has just made a fool of himself by taking an unfortunate fall on dimly lit steps here at the White House. We believe he may have torn a…

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Apr 1, 1997

Yes, he--I understand he's coming, and I certainly hope to see him. I expect to see him. If he is able to keep his travel plans and come on over for the AIPAC meeting, then I will certainly clear some time to see him. I think it's…

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Apr 1, 1997

Sure. I mean, I guess I do expect a major fight if they've changed their position. And I would expect them to take the opposite position, but that's why we have--that's why we have public debate, and that's also why we have institutions…

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Apr 1, 1997

Well, for one thing, let's just focus on where we are now. The FCC is going to look at this whole issue, if they respond positively to my suggestion. But at a minimum, there should be no backsliding. Look at the evidence. If the evidence…

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Apr 1, 1997

I want you to know that I'm proud that you have decided to help support us, support these policies.

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Apr 1, 1997

We need to be tied as closely as we can to our democratic neighbors who are willing to work with us and build a common future with us.

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Apr 1, 1997

If there's one thing I've learned about kids, it's if you have high expectations, they rise to meet them.

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Mar 31, 1997

I ask health care professionals, private industry, community groups, insurance companies, and all other interested organizations and individual citizens to unite to publicly reaffirm our Nation's continuing commitment to controlling cancer.

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Mar 31, 1997

I think that Jordan has done as much to keep the Middle East peace process alive and moving forward as any nation.

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Mar 31, 1997

We must do all we can to help our children understand the consequences of smoking, and we must set a good example ourselves by not smoking.

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Mar 31, 1997

Research has already taught us that smoking directly causes lung cancer and markedly increases a person's risk of developing cancers of the pancreas, esophagus, uterus, cervix, mouth, throat, and bladder.

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Mar 31, 1997

It's always an honor to have His Majesty, King Hussein, back in the White House.

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