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 16, 1996

No to crime. No to guns. No to gangs. No to drugs. Yes to your own future.

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May 16, 1996

I would like to see it fixed as it was intended in that plan that was developed about 30 years or so ago.

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May 16, 1996

I am proud that you are the best-trained, best-equipped, and best-led fighting force in the world.

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May 16, 1996

Announcement of the nomination for U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina

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May 16, 1996

We have to do more to ensure the education of our children, its quality, and its opportunity.

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May 16, 1996

I salute you for your courage and dedication in serving your country's cause, wherever and whenever you are called upon to do so.

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May 16, 1996

No change shall be made by the railroads or the employees in the conditions out of which the disputes arose.

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May 16, 1996

I want every child in this country, without regard to their race, their religion, their gender, where they grow up or how much they start out with in life, to have a chance to live out their dreams if they're willing to work for it.

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May 16, 1996

Fact sheet on U.S. efforts to address the problem of antipersonnel landmines

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May 16, 1996

This year's theme, 'America's Armed Forces: Pillars of Freedom,' is a testament to the quiet strength and steadfast resolve with which you, the members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, uphold the standards of…

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May 16, 1996

I urge all Americans to practice safe boating habits during this week and throughout the year.

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May 16, 1996

I transmit herewith the Extradition Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Malaysia.

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May 16, 1996

If you want that kind of country for your future, you'll have to work for it.

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May 16, 1996

I hope and pray that we will not lay down the mantle of leadership in the world that is on us now.

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May 16, 1996

Disputes exist between certain railroads and their employees.

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May 16, 1996

I have three simple things I want for America in the 21st century.

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May 16, 1996

These disputes threaten substantially to interrupt interstate commerce.

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