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 15, 1996

It is necessary to maintain in force the broad authorities necessary to apply economic pressure to UNITA to reduce its ability to pursue its aggressive policies of territorial acquisition.

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Sep 15, 1996

We ought to continue to work until we have the finest educational system in the world for everybody.

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Sep 15, 1996

I urge the Congress to complete action on the remaining regular FY 1997 appropriations bills and to send them to me in an acceptable form.

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Sep 15, 1996

We have a straightforward approach: more police on the street, guns and drugs off the street.

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Sep 15, 1996

McGeorge Bundy was a central figure in the postwar history of our Nation.

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Sep 15, 1996

I am disappointed that the Act provides more funding than I requested.

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Sep 15, 1996

The level of violent crime in our country has gone down for 4 years in a row.

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Sep 15, 1996

I get asked all the time, 'Well, how do you define success in the war against crime?'

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Sep 15, 1996

These projects are clear examples of spending that is neither warranted nor justified.

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Sep 15, 1996

McGeorge Bundy brought a compelling intelligence to some of the most important issues of our times.

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Sep 15, 1996

I believe it is very important that we get more States to test prisoners and parolees for drug use and to provide more drug treatment in prisons.

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Sep 15, 1996

I am also pleased with the provision that encourages the Senate to transfer excess or surplus computers and other educationally useful equipment to public schools at the lowest possible cost.

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Sep 15, 1996

Ten million American workers will get an increase when the minimum wage goes up.

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Sep 15, 1996

The order also prohibits the sale or supply of such commodities to UNITA.

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Sep 14, 1996

I want to build a bridge that says to every person in America of any age who needs to do it, we will make a college education available to you.

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Sep 14, 1996

The road ahead will be hard, but yesterday was a remarkable step forward.

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Sep 14, 1996

If you look at the challenges facing our country, in spite of everything, we clearly had the ability to balance the budget in the last 2 years.

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Sep 14, 1996

I want to build a bridge to the 21st century with a strong and growing economy.

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Sep 14, 1996

By voting yesterday, the Bosnian people gave life to the institutions of national government.

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Sep 14, 1996

Yesterday Bosnians went to the polls in peace to cast their votes for their future.

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