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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Sep 25, 1996

I thought that was the right thing to do, certainly the right thing for children.

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Sep 25, 1996

An unforeseen emergency exists that requires immediate military assistance to Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Uganda.

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Sep 25, 1996

This is one of the four, five, or six most important elections this country has ever had.

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Sep 25, 1996

I feel good about it, but that is the way that our Government has traditionally worked.

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Sep 25, 1996

I hope again that everyone will heed our position, which is to do nothing that will provoke a disruption.

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Sep 25, 1996

I believe the American people want a Congress that will fight for the interests of working families.

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Sep 25, 1996

I deeply regret the injuries and the loss of life we've seen in the West Bank and Gaza in the last few days.

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Sep 25, 1996

This is such a time, not because of any of us but because of the times in which we live.

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Sep 25, 1996

There is no legal or historic justification to support the Corporation's claim to this land.

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Sep 25, 1996

We are working with them to try to work this out to restore order and peace.

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Sep 25, 1996

No more double standards; it's time that law and insurance practices caught up with science.

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Sep 25, 1996

Congratulations. You've given us all a great deal to be proud of and a lot of thrills.

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Sep 25, 1996

It is in everyone's interest to resolve their differences peacefully.

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Sep 25, 1996

This law is common sense and now it will be the law of the land.

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Sep 25, 1996

I think the American people made it quite clear that they do not support the Government-shutdown way of governing America.

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Sep 25, 1996

I ask both sides to end this violence, to get back to the business of peace.

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Sep 25, 1996

The strategy of opportunity for all, responsibility from all, and a community which includes all people who are willing to do their part is plainly working.

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Sep 25, 1996

This legislation proves that we can make progress when we all put politics aside and join across party lines to get the job done for our country.

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Sep 24, 1996

Well, I'm going to continue my policy of not commenting on their decisions. I will say this: I am very pleased that we have strong growth and no sign of inflation. I feel good about that. But they have to make their decisions; I can't…

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