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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Mar 15, 1996

This bill represents an unwarranted intrusion on state authority, in the interest of protecting manufacturers and sellers of defective products.

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Mar 15, 1996

In the absence of compelling reasons to do so, I cannot accept such a one-way street of federalism.

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Mar 15, 1996

Tort law is traditionally the prerogative of the states, rather than of Congress.

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Mar 15, 1996

We can't let the gun lobby turn America into a safehouse for terrorists.

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Mar 14, 1996

I will certainly cooperate with him. Israel is a democracy. The Israeli voters will make their decision in a few weeks, and the United States relationship with Israel is deep, strong, and enduring. Of course I would. And I don't think…

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Mar 14, 1996

Today, I ask Irish-Americans of all traditions to remember the spirit of the saint whose faith triumphed over violence and suspicion.

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Mar 14, 1996

I have made an honest effort to listen to all sides of this story.

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Mar 14, 1996

I will never forget the waving sea of Irish and American flags at College Green in Dublin.

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Mar 14, 1996

I announced my intention to nominate Aubrey Hooks as Ambassador to the Republic of the Congo.

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Mar 14, 1996

To all the Irish-Americans here who have played a special role in strengthening the bonds between our peoples, let me say a very special thank you.

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Mar 14, 1996

More than ever, we have to support the people of Northern Ireland who have made already and clearly the choice for peace.

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Mar 14, 1996

I visited the graves of victims of terrorism in Har Herzl Cemetery.

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Mar 14, 1996

Now all Americans of Irish heritage have a great responsibility, for in the land of our ancestors, the future is at a crossroads.

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Mar 14, 1996

I will travel to Fort Polk, LA, on March 18 to visit American troops.

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Mar 13, 1996

No. My feeling is what it has been ever since the first agreement was reached in which Israel and the Palestinian Authority agreed that that would be part of the final negotiations. And the United States agreed that we would support the…

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Mar 13, 1996

To give up hope for peace now or to fail to stand up for security after all that has been done would be to give the terrorists their victory.

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Mar 13, 1996

We want to be as helpful as we can be and, as the President put it, he wants us to be standing shoulder to shoulder with the Israelis.

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Mar 13, 1996

I am determined that we must have every tool at our disposal to fight against extremist violence.

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