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 23, 2000

Nothing ever changes until someone like you steps out and takes a chance.

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Oct 23, 2000

Many of those challenges--poverty, disease, ethnic violence, and regional conflict--recognize no borders and can only be addressed by nations working together with shared resources and common goals.

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Oct 23, 2000

I have worked to ensure that our courts at all levels are filled with judges who are qualified, fair, reflect our Nation's diversity, and uphold and enforce our laws.

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Oct 23, 2000

We ought to first make a commitment to keep the prosperity going by paying the debt down over the next 12 years, to keep interest rates down.

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Oct 23, 2000

Schools are the most important network to the 21st century of all.

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Oct 23, 2000

The bill would compensate one land owner at a level that is unsupported by appraisals and includes unjustified payments beyond the value of the land.

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Oct 23, 2000

The bill would reduce the impact of the failure of any one institution on the stability of the financial system more broadly.

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Oct 23, 2000

Today we reaffirm our commitment to this vital institution and pledge to work with other member nations to ensure that the U.N. is equipped with the resources it needs.

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Oct 23, 2000

I urge the Congress to pass additional coverage expansions including a new, affordable health insurance option for parents.

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Oct 23, 2000

The United States remains fully committed to the principles of the United Nations Charter.

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Oct 22, 2000

We are committed, all of us, led by our candidate for President—the Vice President—to build one America across all the lines that divide us.

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Oct 22, 2000

I think it's very important, if you're going to elect a Senator to succeed Daniel Patrick Moynihan, to succeed Robert Kennedy—he held that seat—you need a good partner for Senator Schumer.

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Oct 22, 2000

It is estimated by the experts that have studied it that it will save at least 500 lives every year.

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Oct 22, 2000

I am pleased that H.R. 4475 includes funding the Unanticipated Needs account, which can be used by the President to meet needs in furtherance of the national interest, security, or defense.

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Oct 21, 2000

I care about what happens in the Presidential race because everything we've worked for is on the line.

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Oct 20, 2000

We think everybody counts; everybody ought to have a chance; we all do better when we help each other.

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Oct 20, 2000

There are big differences, and only the Democrats want you to know what the differences are.

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