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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Sep 28, 2000

Two million Americans today are breast cancer survivors, thanks in large part to earlier detection and more effective treatments.

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Sep 28, 2000

These two landmark civil rights laws have opened the doors of opportunity for people with disabilities.

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Sep 28, 2000

This whole decision is ultimately in the hands of the American people.

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Sep 28, 2000

I hereby direct the drawdown of defense articles from the stocks of the Department of Defense, and military education and training of the aggregate value of $4 million for Tunisia.

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Sep 28, 2000

On behalf of the American people, I want to wish the Jewish community in Russia a happy, enriching, and peaceful New Year.

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Sep 28, 2000

I know the country is in better shape than it was, that we're moving in the right direction.

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Sep 28, 2000

Domestic violence transcends all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic boundaries.

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Sep 28, 2000

My Administration has worked hard to reduce domestic violence in our Nation and to assist victims and their families.

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Sep 28, 2000

I think if people focus on where the country was 8 years ago, where it is today, they can keep thinking about not the stuff that occupies the daily headlines.

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Sep 28, 2000

A new generation of young people with disabilities is growing up in America today.

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Sep 28, 2000

We have the money to keep America's economy going, to get the country out of debt, and to provide more health insurance to families.

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Sep 28, 2000

I hereby determine that assistance to or on behalf of persons applying for admission to the United States as part of the overseas refugee admissions program will contribute to the foreign policy interests of the United States.

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Sep 28, 2000

Most people think Joe's leaving for purely selfish, monetary reasons, but the truth is, he told me that I was no longer in enough trouble to make it interesting for him.

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Sep 28, 2000

I know what a difficult job this is, and I know it takes a toll on everyone.

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Sep 28, 2000

Today we have a better understanding of what causes the disease, and advances in research are leading to improvements in detection and diagnosis.

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Sep 28, 2000

The admission of up to 80,000 refugees to the United States during FY 2001 is justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest.

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Sep 28, 2000

We need to keep pushing forward until all our children are covered.

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Sep 28, 2000

I have called on the Congress to allow eligible workers under the Family and Medical Leave Act to take up to 24 hours of additional leave each year to meet family obligations.

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Sep 28, 2000

You don't have to have as much money as your opponent, but you do have to have enough to make sure your message is out.

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