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 24, 1996

I believe MFN status will make an important contribution to achieving our policy goals for a peaceful, prosperous, and free Cambodia.

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Sep 24, 1996

These bonds will enable you to start saving now without worrying about inflation.

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Sep 24, 1996

This proposal is an unacceptable and ineffective way to fight illegal immigration.

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Sep 24, 1996

Today I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 1642, a bill to extend most-favored-nation (MFN) status to Cambodia after a bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Cambodia has entered into force.

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Sep 24, 1996

That's why I say we have to finish the job, because we want to keep the interest rates down.

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Sep 24, 1996

We have to continue to work to open more markets to America's products and services.

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Sep 24, 1996

I'm not worried about that anymore because America is on the right track and our children are going to do better.

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Sep 24, 1996

Most-favored-nation status will make it possible for Cambodia's private sector to realize its full development potential and will further improve the access American firms enjoy in Cambodia.

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Sep 24, 1996

I'm determined to keep going until we balance the budget and do it in the right way.

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Sep 24, 1996

The Medicare program has the lowest administrative costs of any insurance program, health insurance program, in the United States.

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Sep 24, 1996

More than ever before, the private sector is the engine of economic growth.

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Sep 24, 1996

My approval of this legislation reflects the strong U.S. support for the people of Cambodia in their efforts to overcome a tragic past and establish a democracy based on human rights and market economy reforms.

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Sep 23, 1996

I think they've come a long way in developing constitutional mechanisms of authority. They have worked out the relationships that will exist between President Yeltsin and Prime Minister Chernomyrdin. And we have regular contact with him…

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Sep 23, 1996

We signed an agreement with the Dole campaign when it was obvious that there would be no debates if Mr. Perot was involved. And I thought the American people were entitled to a debate between Senator Dole and me, so eventually, the people…

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Sep 23, 1996

I very much appreciate the work that the Prime Minister has done in trying to resolve this matter to the satisfaction of the people of Okinawa.

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Sep 23, 1996

Clinton is on the right side of the battle for America's future.

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Sep 23, 1996

We have to look for new and exciting and innovative and different ways to grow this economy and support families as they meet the struggles and the challenges of the 21st century.

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Sep 23, 1996

I think that we are helped by having a system of shared burdens throughout the world.

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Sep 23, 1996

The Department of Justice has advised that the IG provisions raise serious constitutional concerns on separation of powers grounds.

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Sep 23, 1996

Is there anything more important in life than doing a good job of raising our children?

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