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 6, 1996

We have, of these new jobs, the largest percentage of these jobs are private sector jobs—93 percent—than any recovery since the end of World War II.

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Oct 6, 1996

Our national wildlife refuges are among our most treasured areas, and we must reaffirm our commitment to preserving these precious resources for our children, for our communities, and for future generations.

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Oct 6, 1996

This country is better off than it was 4 years ago not because of anything any of us did alone, including the President.

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Oct 5, 1996

Oh, well, it's inevitable, isn't it? I mean, you know, it's inevitable. It's a moment in which the American people have a chance to see us both, and that's a good thing. FBI Files of White House Passholders

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Oct 5, 1996

Oh, I think it's a very important debate because if a lot of people watch it, you know, it could affect their views. But I think the main thing for both of us is to go be ourselves and do the best we can and let the people draw their own…

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Oct 5, 1996

No. No, I'm just--I did better yesterday. I had a--I was better in the golf in the beginning and better in the debate at the end.

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Oct 5, 1996

This is really about how we're all going to live when we start a new century.

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Oct 5, 1996

I want to make this campaign and this debate one of ideas, not insults.

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Oct 4, 1996

I believe what we're doing now will get us better results than we've had before.

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Oct 4, 1996

I think the most important thing is—my belief is that people would like it if it were genuinely enlightening.

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Oct 4, 1996

I think it's a very important debate because if a lot of people watch it, you know, it could affect their views.

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Oct 3, 1996

I neglected to say this when I was speaking, but I do believe the biggest Buffalo Bills fan in the entire United States, outside of Erie County, was my late mother and her husband, my stepfather. They're pulling for you every week. Thank…

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Oct 3, 1996

I call upon government officials, educators, labor leaders, employers, and the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities that reaffirm our determination to fulfill both the letter and the…

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Oct 3, 1996

To confer honorary citizenship of the United States on Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, also known as Mother Teresa.

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Oct 3, 1996

To encourage the donation of food and grocery products to nonprofit organizations for distribution to needy individuals by giving the Model Good Samaritan Food Donation Act the full force and effect of law.

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Oct 3, 1996

To amend Public Law 103-93 to provide additional lands within the State of Utah for the Goshute Indian Reservation, and for other purposes.

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Oct 3, 1996

We can be proud of the great progress we have made in eliminating overt discrimination.

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Oct 3, 1996

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain interests in the Waihee Marsh for inclusion in the Oahu National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

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Oct 3, 1996

It is up to all of us—employers, labor, educators, veterans, people with disabilities, and government—to stay the course until every barrier against individuals with disabilities comes down.

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