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 9, 1997

His leadership for a comprehensive peace in the Middle East has been absolutely essential to any progress which has been made for 20 years now.

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Mar 9, 1997

An agreement on difficult issues can be achieved through genuine negotiations.

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Mar 9, 1997

I have been very impressed by how gifted the Palestinian negotiating team has been and how gifted the Israeli team has been.

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Mar 9, 1997

The action that was foreseen by the House Committee vote last week was not the correct one.

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Mar 9, 1997

Kentucky and the Nation are better for his dedication and service.

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Mar 7, 1997

Today we learned that the economy is continuing to generate good jobs, almost 600,000 jobs in the first 2 months of this year alone. That's good news for American workers and their families. The American economy has now created nearly 12…

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Mar 6, 1997

Program March 6, 1997 To the Congress of the United States: As required by section 163 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2213), I transmit herewith the 1997 Trade Policy Agenda and 1996 Annual Report on the Trade Agreements…

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Mar 6, 1997

It was with deep regret that I learned of the death early today of President Cheddi Jagan of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. President Jagan was a respected statesman in our hemisphere of democracies. He was one of the founders of the…

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Mar 6, 1997

We had to work hard within the law to raise a lot of money, to be competitive.

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Mar 6, 1997

I do not believe that either one would knowingly do anything wrong.

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Mar 6, 1997

I will not stop until we've done everything we can to provide the care and to find the answers for Gulf war veterans that they need and deserve.

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Mar 6, 1997

Submitted March 6 James B. King, of Massachusetts, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management for a term of 4 years (reappointment).

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Mar 6, 1997

There is a regulation that deals with this which explicitly says that...

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Mar 6, 1997

I think the system is out of whack, and I think we all know it and we all know it's not going to get better until and unless we pass a reasonable campaign finance reform law.

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Mar 6, 1997

I do not regret the friends that I have asked to come and stay with me here.

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Mar 5, 1997

The primary responsibility for achieving high standards rests with students, teachers, parents, and schools in local communities across America.

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Mar 5, 1997

I want to help for the very first time through an innovative program to use Federal funds to lower the interest rates on local bond issues.

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Mar 5, 1997

On behalf of the American people, I extend my deepest sympathies to the Jagan family and the people of Guyana.

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Mar 5, 1997

President Jagan was a respected statesman in our hemisphere of democracies.

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Mar 5, 1997

President Jagan was a champion of the poor who devoted himself to alleviating poverty in his country and throughout the Caribbean.

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Mar 5, 1997

I want to create a climate in which no one can say no, in which it's voluntary but you are ashamed if you don't give your kids the chance to do this.

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Mar 5, 1997

It is imperative that we work to ensure that Federal resources support student success as well.

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Mar 5, 1997

National Assessment of Educational Progress scores have improved in math and science.

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