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 21, 1995

Every year we don't balance the budget, we're spending more and more of your tax money on interest payments.

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Jun 21, 1995

Something happened to our whole country when that bomb blew up in Oklahoma City.

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Jun 21, 1995

Women have been in our service, as has been said, since George Washington's troops fought for independence.

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Jun 21, 1995

Today 43 Republicans in the Senate failed the fundamental test of fairness.

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Jun 21, 1995

They're not cheering for me. They're cheering for America, for what we are.

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Jun 21, 1995

I am for free trade, but I am for fair trade, and that's not fair.

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Jun 21, 1995

It was in that honest spirit that I offered the Republicans a balanced budget.

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Jun 21, 1995

I thank Tipper for her tireless advocacy for the interests of mental health and women and young girls.

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Jun 20, 1995

Fishery Agreement June 20, 1995 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), I transmit herewith an Agreement Between the Government of the…

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Jun 20, 1995

On the Outer Continental Shelf June 20, 1995 Today's vote by a House subcommittee to lift the moratorium on oil and gas drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf would overturn a long- time bipartisan consensus on the need to protect the…

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Jun 20, 1995

Thank you. [Mayor Helmke, chair of the advisory board, U.S. Conference of Mayors, asked the President what could be done to ensure that Federal funds to cities remain flexible so mayors can meet the needs of their citizens.]

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Jun 20, 1995

I'd like to begin by saying that I was quite pleased that 57 of the Members of the Senate today voted to allow a simple up or down, yes or no vote on the nomination of Dr. Foster.

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Jun 20, 1995

Drinking and driving by young people is one of the nation's most serious threats to public health and public safety.

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Jun 20, 1995

I commend your efforts today, and I urge the Senate to pass your amendment.

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Jun 20, 1995

I support your amendment to the National Highway System Designation Act, which would achieve this goal.

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Jun 20, 1995

I am deeply concerned about this ongoing tragedy that kills thousands of young people every year.

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