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 11, 1995

The U.N. Security Council resolution is clear, and the conditions laid out by our committee on the ground are clear.

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Sep 11, 1995

It is wrong for our economy to be growing with so many hardworking Americans' incomes not growing.

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Sep 11, 1995

H.R. 1594 would throw into doubt a longstanding legal position on the extent to which pension plan fiduciaries may consider benefits to the local or national economy in selecting plan investments.

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Sep 11, 1995

The lower authorization level in H.R. 1655 would limit the scientific community's use of intelligence products for environmental research.

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Sep 11, 1995

I believe that any new thing that's been done ... is in their mind an easy thing to eliminate if you want to balance the budget.

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Sep 11, 1995

We can't turn around the stagnation of American incomes unless we dramatically increase the output but also the investment in American education.

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Sep 11, 1995

I have said before, I will say again, I'm very hopeful that we can achieve common ground on this budget.

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Sep 11, 1995

I think the agreement signed in Geneva by the three parties is very, very hopeful.

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Sep 11, 1995

These programs are not bureaucratic programs; they relate to the future of our children.

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Sep 11, 1995

This is a good program, and I think we'll be around next year to celebrate the second anniversary.

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Sep 11, 1995

I want the Republican majority to learn what the rest of our country now knows.

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Sep 10, 1995

We know, we know, that unless we can better educate our people, too many of them will be left behind in the global economy of the 21st century.

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Sep 10, 1995

We need to be increasing enrollment in this country, not decreasing it.

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Sep 10, 1995

It is important that we continue to work to balance the budget.

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Sep 8, 1995

Hillary and I send our sympathies to his family and loved ones.

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Sep 8, 1995

This month, let us celebrate the artistic excellence that brings classical music to life.

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Sep 8, 1995

He was literally an institution himself within one of the most important of our democratic institutions.

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Sep 8, 1995

I call upon government officials, educators, community organizations, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities paying tribute to the extraordinary diversity and…

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Sep 8, 1995

The people of the United States and of Mississippi will miss Jamie Whitten.

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