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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Oct 5, 2000

It is the policy of the executive branch to ensure nondiscrimination in Federal procurement opportunities for businesses.

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Oct 5, 2000

I call upon all Americans to recognize those individuals whose efforts contribute so much to the success of our national child nutrition programs.

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Oct 5, 2000

Today we have other worlds to explore--from the deepest oceans to the outermost reaches of space to the genetic code of human life.

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Oct 5, 2000

It is a time to look back on the failures and transgressions of the past year, to make amends, and to seek God's forgiveness.

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Oct 5, 2000

It is critical that the private sector help lead this effort and take advantage of the diverse and creative views that underrepresented groups will bring to the advertising process.

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Oct 5, 2000

This is an extraordinary victory for the people of the former Yugoslavia.

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Oct 5, 2000

I hope that I have helped you not only on the specific things we fought for but in changing the climate in America.

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Oct 5, 2000

The Hague Convention and the implementing legislation will provide protections for children and parents engaged in intercountry adoption and will help ensure a standard of service that all families deserve.

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Oct 5, 2000

It is a terrible mistake for him to remain active in the political life of the country.

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Oct 5, 2000

This order will also expand the Federal Government's outreach to workers and communities eligible for dislocated-worker assistance.

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Oct 5, 2000

We are building a world-class education system that will serve our children well.

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Oct 5, 2000

This groundbreaking measure, which I have long advocated, will save hundreds of lives a year and represents a major victory for public safety and American families all across the country.

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Oct 5, 2000

In addition, the Department of Labor shall undertake a number of proactive steps to support public outreach activities aimed at workers, employers, the media, local officials, the community, and labor organizations.

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Oct 5, 2000

Folks, it's 10 o'clock on Friday night, and we've got all these young people at a political rally.

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Oct 5, 2000

The United States and 65 other countries came together to negotiate the Convention in response to abuses in the intercountry adoption process, including illegal child trafficking.

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Oct 5, 2000

The child poverty rate in our country has dropped by 22 percent since 1993.

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Oct 5, 2000

I am pleased to sign an Executive order today creating a small business exports task force to help small businesses, especially those in underserved communities, participate fully in the benefits of the new trading arrangements Congress…

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Oct 5, 2000

This is just as big a blow for freedom as we saw when the Berlin Wall was torn down.

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Oct 5, 2000

Don't bother me with the facts, man. I know what I think, and I'm going to—

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Oct 5, 2000

I've always wanted Washington to be the artistic capital of the country as well as the political capital.

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Oct 5, 2000

The National School Lunch Program also offers us a valuable tool for identifying children who are eligible for health insurance under Medicaid or the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

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Oct 5, 2000

Federal agencies should take steps to assist small businesses, including businesses headed by underserved populations, in capitalizing on these new opportunities.

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Oct 5, 2000

The only issue—should the will of the people of Serbia be honored?

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Oct 5, 2000

I will never be able to thank you enough for the support that you've given to me and the Vice President.

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