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

The most effective way to respond to this request is to provide to Israel equipment and supplies to help counter this terrorist threat

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Mar 6, 1996

Very often, even though things are working well, they're not adapted, adopted, embraced as they should be.

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Mar 6, 1996

I believe that the bill as now written permits compliance with international law.

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Mar 6, 1996

We must reach across the lines that divide us to find common ground.

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Mar 6, 1996

I believe that your future can be the brightest future any generation of Americans have ever enjoyed.

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Mar 5, 1996

We can create new opportunities for Americans if we work together to move into the future instead of running away from it.

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Mar 5, 1996

These recommendations... will be given every serious consideration by my administration.

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Mar 5, 1996

It is not easy to create new jobs in the beginning of this technological revolution.

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Mar 5, 1996

I was gratified today to receive the final report of the White House Conference on Aging.

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Mar 4, 1996

I think that we will have to do--we have to stand with the proposition that those who are responsible for this should be held accountable for it. And we will do what we can to support them in that regard. Thank you very much.

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Mar 4, 1996

I believe if we do that the years ahead of us will be America's best years.

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Mar 4, 1996

We see all over the world what the real dividing line is—between those who embrace peace and those who would destroy it.

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Mar 4, 1996

We must counter their senseless violence with resolve and action.

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Mar 4, 1996

Our faith may be shaken, but at times like this it is all the more important to persevere.

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Mar 4, 1996

You're back in town. We've got to stop governing by continuing resolution.

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Mar 4, 1996

I remain determined that Iraq comply fully with all its obligations under the U.N. Security Council Resolutions.

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Mar 4, 1996

Bullets and bombs must not prevail against the will for peace.

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Mar 4, 1996

I want to express my deepest sorrow and strongest outrage to the people of Israel.

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