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 6, 1996

An unforeseen emergency exists that requires immediate military assistance to a foreign country or international organization

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Mar 6, 1996

This report will make a major contribution to the challenge I set forth: to enable all our people to make the most of their own lives with stronger families, more educational opportunities, economic security, safer streets, a cleaner…

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Mar 6, 1996

The Congress must not continue to govern by continuing resolution.

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Mar 6, 1996

I think the question of what the aggregate impact on this country would be if every community of any size had a court like this is quite significant.

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Mar 6, 1996

The emergency requirement cannot be met under the authority of the Arms Export Control Act or any other law except section 506 of the Act

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Mar 6, 1996

It may well be his plan that would allow us to systematically make a difference across the country.

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Mar 6, 1996

Such an outcome would severely damage a major historic initiative that is a top U.S. foreign policy priority.

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Mar 6, 1996

We'll have a number of other things to talk about, but I'm so glad that he's here.

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Mar 6, 1996

The State of Israel has been struck by four massive suicide bombing attacks during the past week.

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Mar 6, 1996

I am delighted to have King Hussein here today, especially at this important time for the Middle East.

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Mar 6, 1996

I was pleased tonight to accept a report from my Council on Sustainable Development.

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Mar 6, 1996

This country will be the greatest country in human history 50 years from now if we whip the problems that are afflicting childhood.

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Mar 6, 1996

The provision of assistance under Chapter 6 of Part II of the Act in amounts in excess of funds otherwise available for such assistance is important to the national interests of the United States

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Mar 6, 1996

I hope that if we all rally to the cause of peace and to the work of combating the terror, that that will permit the peace process to continue.

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Mar 6, 1996

I have determined that actual or foreseeable reductions in U.S. tariffs and nontariff barriers to trade resulting from multilateral negotiations are satisfactory reciprocated by the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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Mar 6, 1996

My Administration remains committed to pursuing a settlement in 1996.

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Mar 6, 1996

You're old enough now that you're being confronted on a regular basis with tough decisions, where you have to choose right from wrong, dangerous from safe.

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Mar 6, 1996

This assistance will be used by Israeli security forces to detect and disarm explosive devices.

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Mar 6, 1996

We have to get rid of the guns that turn arguments into terrible tragedies.

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