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 23, 1996

Our position is clear and is set, and there was nothing to talk about.

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Sep 23, 1996

That one vote cut taxes for 5 times as many families in New Jersey as it raised taxes on.

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Sep 23, 1996

I am very pleased that we have strong growth and no sign of inflation.

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Sep 23, 1996

We want to build a bridge to the 21st century in which every American can go to college, every American of any age.

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Sep 23, 1996

That one vote made 90 percent of the small businesses in this country eligible for a tax cut when they invest more in their business.

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Sep 22, 1996

This legislation is proof of the progress we can make for the American people when we put the national security and the security of America's families first.

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Sep 22, 1996

Today I have the privilege of signing legislation that will increase the security of our country and our families.

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Sep 22, 1996

This bill makes good on our pledge to keep our Armed Forces the best trained, best equipped fighting force on Earth.

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Sep 22, 1996

Today we say loud and clear, if you stalk and harass, the law will follow you wherever you go.

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Sep 20, 1996

America has a responsibility to protect the health of our families, and that's exactly what we're working to do.

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Sep 20, 1996

From now on, insurance companies will have to set the same limits for mental illness that they set for physical illness—no more double standards.

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Sep 20, 1996

No child should ever be put at risk in America because a parent has lost his or her job and the health care that goes with it.

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Sep 20, 1996

Nothing is more important to our families than access to quality health care.

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Sep 20, 1996

I signed the Kennedy-Kassebaum bill to guarantee Americans will not lose health coverage as they change jobs or just because a member of their family gets sick.

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Sep 20, 1996

Doctors, not rigid insurance company rules, should decide when a new baby goes home.

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Sep 20, 1996

This week's agreement shows what we can accomplish when we set aside rigid agendas, put aside partisanship, and work together.

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Sep 20, 1996

Congress agreed to tell insurance companies, newborns and their mothers deserve at least 48 hours in the hospital after childbirth.

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Sep 20, 1996

We are getting things done to help protect our children and our parents.

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Sep 19, 1996

Did they really vote to end our new college loan program, which is lower cost and gives children better repayment options so that no one need fear going to school because of the debt? They're going to be looking to you for answers, and I…

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Sep 19, 1996

No, not two people--I know that. Now, come on. Let me also say to all of you that I'm honored to be here with the Vice President and Hillary and Tipper, with our good friend Gary Locke, who will be a great Governor of Washington if you…

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Sep 19, 1996

I believe we ought to expand the family and medical leave law to say that parents should be able to go see their children's teachers on a regular basis.

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