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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Dec 14, 1995

The effect of this provision would be to strip the bill of funding for international family planning and risk the end of all U.S. support for these vital programs and services.

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Dec 14, 1995

I am increasingly concerned that, under the current continuing resolution, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) is not meeting the needs of families requiring heating assistance.

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Dec 14, 1995

They embodied the spirit of service that sets our Nation apart.

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Dec 13, 1995

Well, if they're concerned about that, I will tell them that our people have always had a reluctance to send our young people in uniform overseas--that goes back throughout our entire history--and that on the whole that has been a healthy…

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Dec 13, 1995

I don't know. We're working hard. We had another--I had another long meeting yesterday with the Members of the Senate. And I understand there's going to be a vote--there are a series of votes there sometime today. Then I think the House…

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Dec 13, 1995

The arrival of the NATO-led Implementation Force would help cool the atmosphere.

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Dec 13, 1995

I was very thankful to President Milosevic for making the Dayton Agreements possible.

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Dec 13, 1995

I applaud these leaders for making the decision to turn from war to peace that they will formalize today.

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Dec 13, 1995

The most significant effect of this action remains the crippling reductions targeted at tribal priority allocation programs.

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Dec 13, 1995

The conference committee has made few changes to the numerous legislative riders in the bill that the Administration finds seriously objectionable.

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Dec 13, 1995

The Secretary of the Interior would recommend that the bill be vetoed.

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Dec 13, 1995

We would work hard to help devise a realistic plan for Eastern Slavonia.

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Dec 13, 1995

I'm convinced that working together in good faith, this effort can be successful.

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Dec 13, 1995

The time for debate is over; the time for decision is at hand.

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Dec 13, 1995

Election -- free, fair and with full participation -- would be the key to success.

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Dec 13, 1995

These provisions are so seriously flawed that the Administration sees no way to remedy them, short of removing them altogether.

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Dec 12, 1995

Well, let me say I'm quite encouraged by two things. Number one, a very large number of Members of Congress, especially House Members, have actually gone to the region in the last few days, and I applaud them for doing it. And some of…

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Dec 12, 1995

I have determined that it is appropriate to proclaim an increase in the allocation to Poland of the in-quota quantity of the tariff-rate quota for Italian-type cheeses.

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Dec 12, 1995

I do not recommend that the Massachusetts segment be designated at this time due to lack of support by the towns adjoining it.

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Dec 12, 1995

I do hereby proclaim December 17, 1995, as Wright Brothers Day.

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