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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Oct 24, 1995

The deficit in fiscal year '95 is $164 billion, cut almost in half in just 3 years.

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Oct 24, 1995

The most important thing about this, folks, is that America is moving in the right direction.

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Oct 24, 1995

My hand has been outstretched ever since, in all kinds of public and private ways.

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Oct 24, 1995

Threats to our future are not an acceptable basis for good-faith efforts to resolve our differences.

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Oct 24, 1995

Provide for inexpensive, informal, procedurally simple, and expeditious resolution of protests

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Oct 24, 1995

All parties should use their best efforts to resolve the matter with agency contracting officers

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Oct 24, 1995

Those who do the Lord's work will have their strength renewed.

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Oct 24, 1995

I leave here honored and doubly burdened by the instruction of the prophet Isaiah, 'Cease to do evil; learn to do well.'

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Oct 23, 1995

H.R. 117, as amended, is helpful in another major way: it makes it easier to designate elderly-only housing.

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Oct 23, 1995

That is the responsible position, and it is the one the United States should follow and I believe will follow.

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Oct 23, 1995

I urge all Americans to honor the resolution and commitment of our veterans through appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers.

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Oct 23, 1995

We are very much looking forward to having the chance to discuss the prospects of peace.

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Oct 23, 1995

We will all be working hard. We'll do our best to get it done.

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Oct 23, 1995

I don't think anyone in the United States should do anything to undermine the prospects of bringing this horrible war to a close.

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Oct 23, 1995

This is by far the best chance we have had because of the circumstances on the ground and because of the resolve of the international community.

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Oct 23, 1995

I believe the proximity talks will be held, and I think they should be.

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