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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May 31, 1996

Democracy means the people who vote get to determine who governs.

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May 31, 1996

We remain committed to supporting Ukraine through its ambitious and farsighted reforms.

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May 31, 1996

The Cooperative Threat Reduction (Nunn-Lugar) program has played a major role in the elimination of these weapons in the former Soviet Union and in the denuclearization of Ukraine.

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May 31, 1996

Where our children are concerned, we should all stand together, and we should not be small.

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May 31, 1996

I deeply oppose the Republican plan to repeal the guarantee of quality health care for our children.

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May 31, 1996

I applaud the Ukrainian Government for its historic contribution in reducing the nuclear threat.

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May 31, 1996

The trust and cooperation the United States and Ukraine have established in resolving this issue are a cornerstone of a broad and productive relationship.

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May 31, 1996

The CFE Treaty is a key element of a new, more stable Europe.

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May 31, 1996

I don't care what bill they attach that to, I will not accept it.

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May 30, 1996

I'm having such a good time, I hate to interrupt it. [Laughter] Please be seated. Audience member. We love you, Mr. President!

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May 30, 1996

I, William J. Clinton, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim June 2 through June 8, 1996, as Small Business Week.

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May 30, 1996

These efforts are vital to keeping our economy strong and strengthening the proud legacy of innovation that has always inspired our people.

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May 30, 1996

The American Dream has long held out the promise of a better life to our citizens.

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May 30, 1996

Small businesses employ some 53 percent of the private work force.

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May 29, 1996

I want to be able to say when I leave this office that—not that we solved all the problems in the world but that America has a way to solve its problems at home by coming together.

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May 29, 1996

We refuse to accept that crime and drugs... are things that we can't do anything about.

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May 29, 1996

America can compete with anybody anywhere in the world if we get not only freer trade but fair trade.

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