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 5, 1995

Now it's up to all of us to go back to work together to show we can balance the budget and be true to our values and our economic interests.

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Dec 5, 1995

This bill would fall woefully short and would hurt beneficiaries, over half of whom are women.

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Dec 5, 1995

My balanced budget plan reflects the values that Americans share—work and family, opportunity and responsibility.

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Dec 5, 1995

For welfare reform to succeed, savings should result from moving people from welfare to work, not from cutting people off and shifting costs to the States.

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Dec 5, 1995

The American people need to know that everybody in this country and, indeed, throughout the world, is now vulnerable to this disease.

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Dec 5, 1995

American families want to make the most of their own lives and to pass opportunity onto their children.

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Dec 5, 1995

Our engagement in Bosnia is also essential for the continued viability of NATO.

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Dec 5, 1995

The Congress should be deeply reluctant, to tamper with the Bill of Rights, which has never been amended since it was adopted over two hundred years ago.

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Dec 5, 1995

The threat of AIDS has changed the lives of millions of people.

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Dec 5, 1995

I have directed the participation of U.S. forces in these operations pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct the foreign relations of the United States.

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Dec 5, 1995

I want to find common ground with the Congress on a balanced budget plan that will best serve the American people.

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Dec 5, 1995

Our common goal must ultimately be a cure, a cure for all those who are living with HIV and a vaccine to protect all the rest of us from the virus.

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Dec 5, 1995

Kwanzaa is a vibrant celebration of African culture, encouraging us to gain a deeper appreciation of our families and the many blessings we enjoy.

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Dec 4, 1995

I am now very pleased to sign this proclamation designating December 10th, 1995 as Human Rights Day.

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Dec 4, 1995

Raising the earnings test will increase the standard of living of the elderly and help the Nation's economy by increasing the supply of workers to the labor force.

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Dec 4, 1995

I hereby report to the Congress that pursuant to section 204(b) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, I have today exercised the authority granted by the Act to issue an Executive order to revise the existing procedures for…

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Dec 4, 1995

More than 200 years ago, America's founders adopted the Bill of Rights to ensure the protection of our individual liberties.

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Dec 4, 1995

Creating a climate of security is the necessary first step toward rebuilding and reconciliation.

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Dec 4, 1995

The license review process in this order shall take effect beginning with those license applications registered by the Secretary 60 days after the date of this order.

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Dec 4, 1995

Peoples throughout the world look to the United States for leadership on human rights.

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Dec 4, 1995

The climate of security NATO creates in Bosnia will allow a separate, broad international release effort for relief and reconstruction to begin.

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