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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Jul 20, 1995

It would be imprudent to restrict these safety efforts when airline operations are again on the rise.

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Jul 20, 1995

In almost every major area of our country where the crime rate has been high, there has been a substantial drop in the crime rate.

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Jul 19, 1995

I always need it. I thank you. For the members of the Hispanic community who gave me advice and had input on the affirmative action speech, let me thank you especially. This was a very important day for America. I hope that what I said and…

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Jul 19, 1995

Today all our lives are better. Women have become a major force in business and political life.

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Jul 19, 1995

When we allow people to pit us against one another... everyone is held back.

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Jul 19, 1995

Finding common ground as we move toward the 21st century depends fundamentally on our shared commitment to equal opportunity for all Americans.

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Jul 19, 1995

Affirmative action began simply as a means to an end of enduring national purpose, equal opportunity for all Americans.

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Jul 19, 1995

This authority would increase the Department's ability to direct resources to emerging readiness and quality of life requirements.

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Jul 19, 1995

A society that makes war against its police had better learn to make friends with criminals.

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Jul 19, 1995

As good as this is, you ain't seen nothing yet if we stay on the same course.

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Jul 19, 1995

With the Nation facing serious budget constraints, such a spending increase is not affordable.

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Jul 19, 1995

Politics has been used too long to divide us when what we really need to do is to rise above partisanship to find common ground.

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Jul 19, 1995

The need to fund completion of these projects in FY 1997 would reduce funding available for other projects, including readiness and quality of life programs supported by the Administration and the Appropriations Committees.

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Jul 19, 1995

There is no moral equivalency between the disgusting acts which took place inside that compound in Waco and the efforts that law enforcement officers made to enforce the law and protect the lives of innocent people.

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Jul 19, 1995

We have worked very hard to forge a genuine partnership between the States and the National Government.

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Jul 19, 1995

The economy is up; inflation is low; trade is expanding; interest rates and unemployment are down.

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Jul 19, 1995

Block grants are very good if they can be used by you for the purpose for which they're intended.

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Jul 19, 1995

Giving you the responsibility without the resources could be disastrous.

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Jul 19, 1995

We need to get to work, and we need to do it in a bipartisan fashion.

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Jul 19, 1995

People may disagree with certain laws, like the ban on assault weapons, but that doesn't give them a right to disobey the law.

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Jul 18, 1995

A good education has always been key to unlocking the promise of tomorrow.

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