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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Oct 31, 1996

I know I've been criticized for some of the things I've tried to do, but I know that there are no Russian missiles pointed at the children of America for the first time since the dawn of the cold war.

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Oct 31, 1996

I want the American dream alive for every person who's willing to work for it.

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Oct 31, 1996

We passed the most sweeping lobby reform legislation in 50 years.

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Oct 31, 1996

Thank you, Ron Coleman, for the great service you have rendered to this district, to Texas, and to your country.

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Oct 31, 1996

Will we build a bridge to the future or a bridge to the past?

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Oct 31, 1996

The 1997 G-7 summit will be held in Denver, CO, on June 20-22

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Oct 31, 1996

I want to let families save in an IRA for their retirement but withdraw tax-free if the money's being used for education, health care, or first-time homebuying.

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Oct 31, 1996

But let me tell you, to me this election is about big, big things.

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Oct 31, 1996

I want to see it through to make every child's future as healthy as possible.

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Oct 31, 1996

We must decide whether we're going to meet perhaps the biggest challenge of this new age for ordinary families.

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Oct 31, 1996

I think we're right and they're wrong, and I want you to decide and help us build a safe bridge to the 21st century.

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Oct 31, 1996

The sky is not falling; the sky is the limit for America if we keep on going the way we're going.

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Oct 30, 1996

Don't boo them. Let them have their say. Now, we heard--if Senator Dole or Congressman Kemp come here, don't you dare do this to them. You let them have their say. Don't do it. Now, the only reason--the only reason they're screaming is the…

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Oct 30, 1996

This Veterans Day, Americans enjoy the fruits of peace, freedom, and prosperity in a world where too many must still struggle to live their lives free from conflict, violence, and repression.

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Oct 30, 1996

I urge all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers.

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Oct 30, 1996

I believe in Washington, DC, the most underappreciated public servant in the United States Senate is Harry Reid of Nevada.

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Oct 30, 1996

I want us to be able to celebrate, laugh about, cherish our diversity, and say, we're bound together by our belief in the values that have made America great, but otherwise we don't discriminate against anybody.

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Oct 30, 1996

Most veterans in civilian life continue devoting their energies to the service of their country and communities.

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Oct 30, 1996

Your vote will decide whether we strengthen our families by giving our children world-class education.

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Oct 30, 1996

That is why I was so upset when hatred of the Federal Government led to the tragedy of Oklahoma City.

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Oct 30, 1996

We owe them as well a guarantee that we will continue to defend the American ideals for which they have served and sacrificed.

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