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 10, 1995

I am very proud of the fact that in the last 2 years, for the first time since the dawn of the nuclear age, there are no Russian missiles pointed at the people of the United States of America.

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Jun 10, 1995

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

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Jun 10, 1995

I still believe what we need is an economic strategy that focuses on creating jobs and raising incomes.

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Jun 10, 1995

We cannot afford not to do something about the fact that Medicare and Medicaid costs have risen at much more rapid rates than Government revenues are going up.

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Jun 10, 1995

To those of you in this class, the 50 years that have elapsed since they sat where you sit today have been a very eventful time for this old world.

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Jun 10, 1995

A society is not a collection of people pursuing their individual economic, material self-interests.

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Jun 10, 1995

We must maintain the leadership of the United States in the world as a force for peace and freedom.

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Jun 10, 1995

I think the American people will like this type of dialogue between their leaders.

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Jun 10, 1995

Will you believe that education is about more than economics, that it's also about civilization and character?

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Jun 10, 1995

The challenge of your time will be to redeem the promise of this great country.

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Jun 9, 1995

The fight against teenage drunk driving demands national action.

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Jun 9, 1995

Drunk driving is one of the most serious and one of the most avoidable threats to public health in America.

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Jun 8, 1995

I intend to nominate C. Richard Allen as a Managing Director of the Corporation for National and Community Service.

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Jun 8, 1995

I urge Americans to observe Flag Day, June 14, and Flag Week by flying the Stars and Stripes from their homes and other suitable places.

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Jun 8, 1995

I have appointed Jeremy Ben-Ami as Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy.

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Jun 8, 1995

This Treaty is designed to update and standardize the conditions and procedures for extradition between the United States and Belgium.

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