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 26, 1995

I think it is important to do these things because too often the further you get away from the grassroots in America, the more theoretical and the less practical the debates become.

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Jun 26, 1995

The denial of basic rights and opportunities has driven tens of thousands of Cubans to desperation.

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Jun 25, 1995

If we didn't have the U.N., if we hadn't created it 50 years ago, we'd be creating it now.

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Jun 25, 1995

I applaud the decision of the Supreme Court which upholds the right of the Vernonia (Oregon) School District to conduct random drug testing of school athletes.

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Jun 25, 1995

That war will only end when the parties recognize that the price of war is too high for them.

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Jun 24, 1995

I was here a lot before I became President. These people in this county were as good to me as any people in our entire State. They carried me on their shoulders through 12 years as Governor and I owed them a trip back here, and I'm honored…

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Jun 24, 1995

It is. I was delighted when the strike was over. As you know, I did what I could to help bring it to an end, and I think it kind of keeps the spirits of baseball fans up all across America. But the real heart and soul of baseball in our…

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Jun 24, 1995

I did. Everybody did when I was a boy, but I was never as good as these guys are. Mr. Matthews. Well, I'm sure you, like other fans across the country--and having played major league baseball myself--are happy that the strike is over. It's…

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Jun 24, 1995

It's a great town. United Nations Ms. Yoachum. Actually, it is. I'm following around one of your newest--well, not your newest rivals but one of the newest candidates for President on the Republican side, Pete Wilson. So let me begin by…

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Jun 24, 1995

The real heroes in American society today are the people who get up every day, work a full week, raise their kids the best they can, and do not have enough money to get by.

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Jun 24, 1995

Hillary and I are deeply saddened to learn of Justice Burger's passing.

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Jun 24, 1995

If you work full-time, your children ought to be able to live above the poverty line.

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Jun 24, 1995

The U.S. will, of course, act when necessary alone, but that we are more effective when we lead and work with others.

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Jun 24, 1995

We need a United Nations that works much better than it does now.

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Jun 24, 1995

Justice Burger was a strong, powerful, and visionary Chief Justice who opened the doors of opportunity.

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Jun 24, 1995

There is nothing wrong with this country that cannot be solved with what is right with this country

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Jun 24, 1995

I think he was actually doing what he was really put on this Earth to do, which was to find new and different and innovative ways for ordinary people to live extraordinary lives.

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Jun 24, 1995

His expansive view of the Constitution and his tireless service will leave a lasting imprint on the Court and our Nation.

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