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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Jun 29, 1995

I determined and reported to the Congress that the Russian Federation is in full compliance with the freedom of emigration criteria of sections 402 and 409 of the Trade Act of 1974.

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Jun 29, 1995

He is a shining symbol of what is best about the United States and best about our armed services.

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Jun 29, 1995

I hope he stays in medicine and out of politics until I'm through.

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Jun 29, 1995

We must find a way to live together, sharing the values of the American Constitution.

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Jun 29, 1995

General Shalikashvili has provided the sound leadership needed to keep our military strong while shaping the Armed Forces for the 21st century.

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Jun 28, 1995

We all ought to recognize that what—we have to define the challenges of America at this time.

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Jun 28, 1995

We can't make our streets truly safe until everybody really is committed to doing their part.

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Jun 28, 1995

I do appreciate the changes that the Congress has made to provide the Administration with the flexibility and authority to carry this program out.

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Jun 28, 1995

We have traveled a long road to fulfill the promise of political rights for all citizens.

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Jun 28, 1995

My administration remains firmly committed to full enforcement of the Voting Rights Act.

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Jun 28, 1995

I am delighted to join my fellow Americans in celebrating Independence Day.

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Jun 28, 1995

We must find ways for the American people to feel more secure as they move into a world that is changing more and more.

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Jun 28, 1995

I think it is a product, in part, of the chaos of modern times, from the breakdown of the family to the breakdown of order on the streets.

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Jun 28, 1995

I am transmitting the District of Columbia's Proposed FY 1995 Second Supplemental Budget and Rescissions of Authority Request Act and the Proposed FY 1996 Budget Request Act.

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Jun 28, 1995

These ideals, which have seen us through more than two centuries of challenge and change, will bring us ever closer to a future of hope, prosperity, and peace.

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Jun 28, 1995

I want to make it clear that my Administration will carry out this program with its full resources and a strong commitment to achieving the goals of the program.

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Jun 28, 1995

The first responsibility any of us have in public life is to preserve order and law and security.

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Jun 28, 1995

It will be subject to such review and approval pursuant to section 208 of the Act.

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Jun 28, 1995

I think the Supreme Court did the right thing this week by upholding the right of schools to do drug testing on student athletes.

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Jun 27, 1995

I hereby authorize the furnishing of up to $12,000,000 in defense services from the Department of Defense to provide immediate transportation support necessary to move the Rapid Reaction Force personnel and equipment to Bosnia.

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Jun 27, 1995

I hereby determine that an unforeseen emergency exists which requires immediate military assistance to a foreign country or international organization.

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