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 17, 1995

We must create the future consistent with our values, not based on what we think is popular in the moment.

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Sep 17, 1995

We are living now in a world that is in transition, that is full of incredible possibilities, exhilarating hope, and troubling change.

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Sep 17, 1995

America should invest in the future, not squander the present.

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Sep 17, 1995

I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad authorities necessary to apply economic pressure to UNITA.

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Sep 17, 1995

I appreciate your taking the time to come here and discuss this with me today.

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Sep 17, 1995

We can no longer have a top-down bureaucracy that is too heavy with management.

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Sep 15, 1995

First of all, those decisions will all have to be made down the line by the community of nations. The most important thing is that the work continue now to make a comprehensive peace.

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Sep 15, 1995

Not an abundance of caution, but what I have wanted to do, first of all, is let our actions speak for themselves. I thought it was important to have our actions speak for themselves. I also think it is important that even though the United…

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Sep 15, 1995

We must not let it fall apart when the House and Senate meet to resolve their differences.

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Sep 15, 1995

Finally, we're on the verge of coming to grips with one of the most fundamental social problems of our time, moving people from welfare to work.

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Sep 15, 1995

But we've worked too hard, too long, to let partisan extremism kill this effort.

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Sep 15, 1995

This emphasis on closing existing parks undermines the commitment made by previous generations to protect this Nation's important natural and historic resources.

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Sep 15, 1995

I further call upon the officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on September 17, 1995, in honor of Citizenship Day.

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Sep 14, 1995

The most important thing is that the work continue now to make a comprehensive peace.

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Sep 14, 1995

I hereby determine that the prohibition of transportation services to Lebanon is hereby further amended.

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Sep 14, 1995

And I hope you will take the spirit and the values that brought you to the national championship with you throughout the rest of your lives.

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Sep 14, 1995

I want to congratulate you on a remarkable baseball season and on your national championship.

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Sep 14, 1995

You are directed to implement this determination as soon as is practical, with due regard to the safety of travelers going to and from Lebanon.

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Sep 14, 1995

Baseball is both a team sport and a collection of individual players.

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Sep 14, 1995

Let us not pretend for a moment that it is necessary to do what is being done either to balance the budget or to save the Trust Fund.

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Sep 14, 1995

We want to do this in a way that will bring the American people together, not tear the American people apart.

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Sep 14, 1995

I hope the qualities required for real success and excellence in baseball will become more and more appreciated by all of our people.

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