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 12, 1996

The bill would mandate that the President consult with Congress at least 15 days prior to the transfer of defense articles and services for peacekeeping and humanitarian operations overseas.

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Jun 12, 1996

We'll all say a little prayer tonight of gratitude for this peaceful resolution of a difficult situation.

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Jun 12, 1996

It is time for them to be enforced so that older men who prey on underage women... are held accountable.

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Jun 12, 1996

The United States will continue to do everything we possibly can to help the negotiations along.

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Jun 12, 1996

On this Father's Day and throughout the year, let us thank fathers for their sacrifices and struggles and celebrate the special care they give their loved ones every day.

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Jun 12, 1996

I am pleased to announce to you that while we were here at dinner the long standoff with the freemen in Montana ended peacefully tonight.

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Jun 12, 1996

It was, I think it's fair to say, two of the most extraordinary days in the lives of all of us who went.

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Jun 12, 1996

At this very moment, hundreds of Garda and defense forces are serving in nine different countries.

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Jun 12, 1996

It is difficult to imagine being better received anywhere in the world than I was on Dublin's Green.

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Jun 11, 1996

I pledge to you I will do everything I can to prosecute those responsible for the rash of church burnings.

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Jun 11, 1996

The arts are not a luxury, but a vital part of our national character and our individual human spirit.

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Jun 11, 1996

It appears to be nothing more than a bureaucratic snafu based on all of the evidence that I have seen.

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Jun 11, 1996

Enactment of H.R. 2754 would permit U.S. shipyards to benefit from the elimination of unfair foreign government subsidies and other trade distorting practices.

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Jun 11, 1996

We must come together as one America to rebuild our churches, restore hope, and show the forces of hatred they cannot win.

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Jun 11, 1996

And now we'll work together to create a global early warning and response network so that we can move decisively against the health threats of the future.

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Jun 11, 1996

We cannot let someone come into our democratic home, the home of our faith, and start torching our houses of worship.

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Jun 11, 1996

I would never condone or tolerate any kind of enemies list or anything of that kind.

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Jun 11, 1996

I'm pleased to welcome Prime Minister Prodi of Italy and President Santer of the European Commission to the White House.

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Jun 11, 1996

I want to ask every citizen in America to say we are not going back, we are not slipping back to those dark days.

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Jun 11, 1996

When we work together, we know we can meet the challenges of this time.

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Jun 11, 1996

Let me also thank President Santer, who has worked with us so productively since he took office a year and a half ago.

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Jun 11, 1996

I will continue to do everything I can in my administration to give families every available tool to protect their children from these materials.

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Jun 11, 1996

Every house of worship in America must be a sacred place, not just Christian churches for those of us who are Christian but our synagogues and our mosques.

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Jun 11, 1996

The United States and the European Union are determined to carry forward this kind of leadership to seize other opportunities in the post-cold-war era.

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