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 24, 1996

Indian Health Care Improvement Technical Corrections Act of 1996.

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Oct 24, 1996

To express the sense of the Congress that United States Government agencies in possession of records about individuals who are alleged to have committed Nazi war crimes should make these records public.

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Oct 24, 1996

I think you want more people telling your kids to stay off drugs and keeping them out of trouble, not fewer.

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Oct 24, 1996

If you give us 4 more years, we'll do a better job and people will feel safe in their streets, in their neighborhoods, and in their schools.

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Oct 24, 1996

To provide for the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to continue in existence, and for other purposes.

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Oct 24, 1996

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating the Wekiva River, Seminole Creek, and Rock Springs Run in the State of Florida for study and potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

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Oct 24, 1996

I think we have to lead them into a good, harmonious, positive life.

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Oct 24, 1996

I ran for President not only to enact certain policies that I think are important for the 21st century.

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Oct 24, 1996

We've cleaned up more toxic waste sites in 3 1/2 years than the people before us did in 12.

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Oct 24, 1996

To designate 51.7 miles of the Clarion River, located in Pennsylvania, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

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Oct 24, 1996

I am proud of the new Democratic Party that he's helped to chart.

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Oct 24, 1996

Granting the consent of the Congress to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact.

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Oct 24, 1996

To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, Alabama.

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Oct 24, 1996

Yes, we've made progress with the 'three strikes and you're out,' with the 100,000 police, with the Brady bill.

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Oct 24, 1996

We all have a responsibility to foster a climate of reconciliation and peace.

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Oct 23, 1996

It was one of the great privileges of my life to know Prime Minister Rabin.

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Oct 23, 1996

Will you help us build an environment of security and good values for our children?

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Oct 23, 1996

Sometimes it's not good in public life to straddle the fence, but I picked up pretty quick it's a good thing to straddle this river.

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Oct 23, 1996

We continue to recognize that, in a world of increasing interdependence, the United States' engagement and leadership in the United Nations is as important now as it has ever been.

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