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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Aug 27, 1995

It is essential for Federal law enforcement to have this authority because the States cannot bring these criminals to justice.

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Aug 25, 1995

I also direct you to take the necessary steps for the establishment of a presidential awards program designed to honor outstanding microenterprise lenders.

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Aug 25, 1995

This would be a terrible mistake, and I'm determined to fight it with vetoes, if necessary.

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Aug 25, 1995

The wisdom of those words has come alive to me during my family's Wyoming vacation.

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Aug 25, 1995

We have to do everything we can to protect parks like Yellowstone.

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Aug 25, 1995

Well, that's what we propose to do, keep the fees in the parks.

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Aug 25, 1995

Do we need reforms? Yes. Should we reverse course? Not on your life.

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Aug 25, 1995

I'm also concerned about activities on land that belongs to the American people which are being used for profit in ways that could damage our national parks.

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Aug 25, 1995

I hereby direct you to take all appropriate actions to coordinate all micro-enterprise programs administered by the Federal agencies and departments.

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Aug 25, 1995

I can think of few things that mean more to the national life of our country than our national parks.

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Aug 25, 1995

Some people want to do that, but it wouldn't be in faith with the kind of commonsense values that have made our country great.

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Aug 24, 1995

I hereby delegate to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget the authority vested in the President to issue the guidelines and instructions to Federal agencies required by section 204(c) of that Act.

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Aug 24, 1995

I support keeping the fees that you pay when you come to the national parks in the parks.

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Aug 24, 1995

I announced my intention to appoint Ember Reichgott Junge to the Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States.

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Aug 24, 1995

First Lady Hillary Clinton will attend the United Nations World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, September 5-6.

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Aug 24, 1995

We should not do anything this year, anything, to weaken our ability to protect the quality of our land, our water, our food, the diversity of our wildlife, and the sanctity of our natural treasures.

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Aug 23, 1995

I transmit herewith the report on the cumulative incremental cost of all United States activities in Haiti subsequent to September 30, 1993.

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Aug 23, 1995

His legacy will continue through his photographs for Americans and people across the globe to enjoy.

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Aug 23, 1995

We join today to mourn the death of the dean of photojournalism.

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