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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Mar 11, 1997

I think all parents, by the way, hope their children won't make the same mistakes they did in many areas of life, not just this.

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Mar 11, 1997

Overall drug use in America is still going down, drug use among people under 18 is, in fact, going up.

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Mar 11, 1997

This legislation also builds on our progress in making roads safer.

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Mar 10, 1997

Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation for their work on the Committee.

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Mar 10, 1997

We cannot let it become what it is in danger of becoming, which is an excuse for inaction.

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Mar 10, 1997

I am honored to be his friend, honored to work with him every day.

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Mar 10, 1997

The Committee shall report to the Vice President on the public interest obligations digital television broadcasters should assume.

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Mar 10, 1997

I hope you will work with Director Raines and Secretary Rubin to develop concrete ways to participate with the Economic Development Corporation and the District and report back to me within 60 days.

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Mar 10, 1997

Television has the power to expand the franchise or to shrink the franchise.

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Mar 10, 1997

I believe that we should provide free air time for candidates.

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Mar 10, 1997

It is simply that time has changed, and we need new changes to reflect the things that have happened in the last 20 years.

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Mar 10, 1997

Candidates should be able to talk to voters based on the strength of their ideas, not the size of their pocketbooks.

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Mar 10, 1997

We have rescued the debate from a sterile, meaningless debate over whether Government is the problem or Government is the savior.

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Mar 10, 1997

That is also what this administration and what this party is about.

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