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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Nov 4, 1996

Thank you. Hello, Kentucky! Thank you very much. Thank you. Mayor Miller, Governor Patton, Senator Ford, Lieutenant Governor Henry, Mayor Abramson, Chairman Babbage, and Steve Beshear---- [At this point, there was a disturbance in the…

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Nov 4, 1996

The time was one of widespread frustration and doubt about our economic and social problems, about our ability to deal with the vast sweep of change that was all around us.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 4, 1996

We look forward to continuing the close work between our two countries as we lay the foundation for a bright new century.

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Nov 4, 1996

And my fellow Americans, America is going to keep winning these next 4 years.

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Nov 4, 1996

We've made remarkable progress, but in our schools, our families, our workplaces, and our communities, our journey is not done.

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Nov 4, 1996

We are pleased to see the reports that the surgery was a success.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 3, 1996

Wow! Thank you for coming out, standing in the cold, making me feel warm. Are you ready for a victory on Tuesday? Audience members. Yes!

govinfo.gov
Nov 3, 1996

If we could put every child in America... in a classroom with a computer that was hooked up to the entire information superhighway, then for the first time ever every child in America would have access to the same learning.

millercenter.org
Nov 3, 1996

We are seeing the benefits of greater responsibility: The welfare rolls are down; the crime rate is at a 10-year low.

millercenter.org
Nov 3, 1996

It turns out giving everybody a chance, not a guarantee but a chance, is good for the rest of us.

millercenter.org
Nov 3, 1996

When people tell me, well, some people just aren't going to make it, I say that's true, but it ought to be their fault, not ours.

millercenter.org
Nov 3, 1996

America has always needed a modern, moderate party, a commonsense but vital, vigorous, centrist party moving this country forward.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 3, 1996

The United States has the capability to prevent the illegal importation of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons into the United States and its possessions.

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Nov 3, 1996

Your vote will determine whether we keep on going and balance the budget with a targeted tax cut we can afford.

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Nov 3, 1996

We're going to continue to grow this economy while we balance the budget and protect the environment.

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Nov 3, 1996

I understand—I don't normally get involved in local advertising campaigns.

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Nov 3, 1996

We have done that for 4 years, and you don't have to guess anymore.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 3, 1996

Your vote will decide whether we continue our work of putting 100,000 police on the street.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 3, 1996

Diplomacy is another instrument for combating the potential illegal importation of WMD.

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