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 11, 1996

I think it's very important—the resolution of the difficulties between Greece and Turkey is central to having the kind of future for Europe and particularly for the Mediterranean region that we want.

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Jun 11, 1996

I remain convinced, as I was when I signed the bill, that our Constitution allows us to help parents by enforcing this act to prevent children from being exposed to objectionable material transmitted through computer networks.

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Jun 11, 1996

There is peace; businesses are slowly starting again; and some refugees are returning home.

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Jun 11, 1996

This church is like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; they can burn the building down, but they couldn't burn the faith out.

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Jun 11, 1996

I don't believe they think this is a political issue, and I don't think that our country is well served by turning into politics what is a very important matter.

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Jun 10, 1996

We cannot succeed in this country unless we work together in communities across the lines that divide us.

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Jun 10, 1996

This requirement infringes upon the President's conduct of foreign relations.

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Jun 10, 1996

We are going to be able to construct an economy that will permit them to live out their dreams.

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Jun 10, 1996

We say if you have a problem with young people and gangs, it's one thing you should consider.

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Jun 10, 1996

The condemnation authority serves as the means of last resort to protect the resources of the refuge.

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Jun 10, 1996

We cannot create opportunity in this country unless the American people are willing to take responsibility for giving our children safe childhoods and a safe future.

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Jun 10, 1996

These provisions would infringe upon the President's ability to conduct foreign relations.

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Jun 10, 1996

Somehow all these kids that we're losing have to know that someone cares about them.

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Jun 10, 1996

Every child can live in a safe neighborhood and go to a safe school.

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Jun 10, 1996

That's why I said it is time to guarantee every single American not 12 but 14 years of education.

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Jun 10, 1996

Crime goes down. Kids are safer on the street; they're better off at home 99 times out of 100.

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Jun 10, 1996

The flow of illegal drugs into and within the country is both a national security and a law enforcement problem.

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Jun 10, 1996

This community college is a place where students can get the knowledge and skills they need to help to realize their dreams.

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Jun 10, 1996

If you have to fail at home in order to succeed at work, we're in trouble.

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Jun 10, 1996

I believe that the best days of this country are ahead of us.

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