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 1, 1995

By an overwhelming margin, the Senate passed legislation that would require lobbyists to fully disclose their activities.

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Oct 1, 1995

We must move forward with rapid action on reform that is bipartisan and real.

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Oct 1, 1995

The American people have made it clear that they want political reform.

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Oct 1, 1995

Yom Kippur teaches us all that peace and reconciliation can come only through committed human effort and humility before God.

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Oct 1, 1995

In this season of renewal, there is more reason than ever before to hope that one day soon there will be safety in Israel's house.

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Oct 1, 1995

I call upon government officials, law enforcement agencies, health professionals, educators, and the people of the United States to join together to end the family violence that threatens so many citizens.

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Oct 1, 1995

I barred senior officials from lobbying their agencies for 5 years after leaving office.

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Oct 1, 1995

I call upon my fellow Americans to deepen their commitment to protecting children.

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Oct 1, 1995

Let us treasure this lesson in our hearts and work to bring healing and harmony to our nation and our world.

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Oct 1, 1995

The days of men using physical violence to control the lives of their wives, their girlfriends, and their children are over.

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Sep 29, 1995

Administration Act of 1979 September 29, 1995 To the Congress of the United States: As required by section 204 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1703(c)) and section 401(c) of the National Emergencies Act (50…

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Sep 29, 1995

No, I didn't say that. I don't know that. I don't know that it's not. I don't know. The answer to that is, I don't know.

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Sep 29, 1995

No. I mean--and I literally can't tell you more about it. I can tell you that it's being seriously discussed and the parties are talking about how they feel about it and what the obstacles to it are at the present moment. And that's all I…

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Sep 29, 1995

No. Are you sure? [Laughter] Well, I--that's a very personal decision. It's a difficult road, and I respect the judgment that he would make, or anybody would make under these circumstances, since I've been through it. I hope we will…

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Sep 29, 1995

It is in the national interest to suspend application of the following provisions of law until November 1, 1995.

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Sep 28, 1995

Yes, I believe that if the parties make a good-faith effort, I will do what I can to see that it's properly implemented and to get the necessary support from around the world. You know, a lot of people have been cheering this process on…

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Sep 28, 1995

Well, we would like to see a peace, a comprehensive peace in the Middle East, but that's up to the parties involved. We'll keep working, and we'll just keep working at it.

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Sep 28, 1995

We're not moving anywhere. We're moving with the parties to help make a peace. The parties are making the peace. Every agreement along the way is an agreement between the parties. We are supporting the peace process, and that's all we're…

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Sep 28, 1995

The White House announced that the President has invited President Suleyman Demirel of Turkey to Washington, DC, for a working visit on October 18.

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Sep 28, 1995

$60 million in loan guarantee authority shall be deducted pursuant to section 226(d) of the Act

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