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).

Quotes by year · 1992202635,348 total · peak 1999 (4990)
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Jun 22, 1995

I think that most Americans know we ought to be increasing our investment in education.

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Jun 22, 1995

I hereby determine that... the provision of assistance under Chapter 6 of Part II of the Act in amounts in excess of funds otherwise available for such assistance is important to the national interests of the United States.

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Jun 22, 1995

It would depress wages and work standards for American workers.

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Jun 22, 1995

The victory of this medical pioneer over a dreaded disease continues to touch many.

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Jun 22, 1995

His polio vaccine opened the door to a society in which good health was taken for granted.

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Jun 22, 1995

It would reduce work opportunities for U.S. citizens and other legal residents.

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Jun 22, 1995

I believe that their plan is still too extreme, runs a significant risk of putting the economy into a recession and raising unemployment.

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Jun 21, 1995

Will it create jobs; will it raise incomes; will it make working people more secure if they're doing their part?

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Jun 21, 1995

I will not back down from my commitment that we have to grow the economy.

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Jun 21, 1995

This memorial will tell the stories of these women and hundreds of thousands more.

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Jun 21, 1995

I'm very proud of the fact that during our administration almost 260,000 new positions in the military have been opened to women who wish to serve.

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Jun 21, 1995

But we needed him back, and I saw it today on the floor of the Senate.

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Jun 21, 1995

These budget constraints, however, should not needlessly undermine our legitimate leadership role in today's world.

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Jun 21, 1995

It's wrong for a man as qualified and committed as Dr. Foster to be denied this chance to serve our country.

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Jun 21, 1995

I have done everything I could for 2 1/2 years to try to restore the American dream.

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Jun 21, 1995

Our Nation... is involved now in a great debate over the subject of affirmative action.

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Jun 21, 1995

I want to say a special word of thanks to Ford Motor Company for being a good partner with the United States of America.

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Jun 21, 1995

You've proved in this plant that if you work together you can compete and win and do well.

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