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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Jun 17, 1996

It is unfortunate that the Committee has chosen, once again, to include objectionable language riders, particularly those related to the environment.

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Jun 17, 1996

The United States Government strongly objects to the unacceptable behavior of Iran and Libya.

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Jun 17, 1996

A very short-sighted reduction in the Committee mark is the 50-percent cut to the request for the Federal Energy Management Program.

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Jun 17, 1996

I direct you to exercise your legal authority to take the following steps to implement that plan:

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Jun 17, 1996

The removal of the provision concerning suitability of investments is consistent with the rules on this subject proposed by the National Association of Securities Dealers and by the banking regulators.

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Jun 17, 1996

I hereby direct you to implement the plan I am announcing today to strengthen the child support system and promote parental responsibility.

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Jun 17, 1996

The plan I have outlined will help strengthen child support operations by toughening the paternity establishment requirements for applicants for welfare.

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Jun 17, 1996

H.R. 3107 will assist the United States in pursuing two important foreign policy objectives.

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Jun 16, 1996

I think it is a problem toward the Cyprus solution, and I think it is a problem generally.

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Jun 16, 1996

This tears at the very heart of what it means to be an American.

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Jun 16, 1996

I think this proves that staying involved and engaged with the Chinese through the difficult times as well as the good ones is the right course of action.

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Jun 16, 1996

I want to congratulate him on the election, not only on the showing, the strong showing that he made, but also on the fact that he really supported the Constitution.

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Jun 16, 1996

It's difficult for any government that's not settled to make agreements.

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Jun 16, 1996

I'm appalled, along with all Americans, that this wave of church burnings has continued.

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Jun 16, 1996

Both Greece and Turkey have been allies of the United States through NATO and generally.

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Jun 14, 1996

The bombing today underscores the need for all of us to join together to fight terrorism and violence in all parts of the world.

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Jun 14, 1996

To all of you I say thank you, God bless you, Happy Father's Day.

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Jun 14, 1996

Fathers can help to build a lifetime of memories for themselves and their children by reading with them every day.

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Jun 14, 1996

I join Prime Minister Major and Prime Minister Bruton in utterly condemning this brutal and cowardly act of terrorism.

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Jun 14, 1996

We have to support America's fathers in doing their best by their children.

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Jun 14, 1996

I want the people who have so much at stake in those talks to know that the United States will stand with them in their continuing search for peace.

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Jun 14, 1996

Children who don't have a dad at home are more likely to do worse in school than those who do.

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