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 21, 1996

I transmit herewith the combined annual reports of the National Science Foundation for fiscal years 1994 and 1995.

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May 21, 1996

America is proud of each and every one of you, grateful for all that you do.

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May 21, 1996

You will know this by the virtue of the work you will be doing week-in and week-out.

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May 21, 1996

Nothing will strengthen our security more in the long run than advancing the cause of peace and freedom throughout the world.

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May 21, 1996

I will do my best to uphold America's ideals, to keep our Nation free and strong.

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May 21, 1996

I hereby determine that it is important to the security interests of the United States to furnish up to $22 million in funds made available under heading 'International Organizations and Programs'.

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May 21, 1996

We are grateful to you and grateful that you are the best trained, best equipped, best prepared fighting force on Earth.

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May 21, 1996

Because the cold war is over, some of these challenges are underestimated.

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May 21, 1996

We can't be the world's policeman, but we can't try to build a wall around America's good fortune.

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May 21, 1996

You will succeed if you remember always to measure your success by one simple standard: Have you made the lives of the American people safer?

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May 21, 1996

I transmit herewith the report of the Commodity Credit Corporation for fiscal year 1994.

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May 21, 1996

Your job will be to help America remain vigilant and victorious.

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May 21, 1996

America must enter the 21st century as a nation of opportunity for all and responsibility from all.

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May 21, 1996

The right way to defend America includes eliminating weapons of mass destruction, stopping their spread, and building a smart missile defense system.

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May 20, 1996

I'm doing great. I think you all are too. Mr. McNamara. We certainly appreciate all of your efforts and the fact that you were with us today. And we will promise not to make any more great demands on you for at least a couple of years.

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May 20, 1996

Hello, Mayor. Mayor Archer. How are you doing, Mr. President? Mr. McNamara. He says, ``How are you doing, Mr. President?''

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May 20, 1996

It's Bill Clinton. How are you? Wayne County Executive Ed McNamara. Well, I'm great. How are you? We have a room full of supporters here.

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