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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May 24, 1995

Bank regulatory policies are being revised to encourage lending to small firms.

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May 24, 1995

Federal agencies are already considering and implementing specific ways to streamline regulations and make paperwork easier for small businesses to manage.

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May 24, 1995

I appreciate the courage and dedication of the U.N. forces on the ground in the former Yugoslavia.

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May 24, 1995

I just think that in a couple of cases, we've had people who for their own personal reasons have seen this as a symbol of something that they could attach themselves to in some way or another.

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May 24, 1995

I firmly believe that we need to keep looking to our citizens and small businesses for innovative solutions.

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May 24, 1995

If he is not qualified to be America's doctor, it's hard to imagine who would be.

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May 24, 1995

I hope that we'll take another opportunity to reexamine, all of us, how we might make this country work better.

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May 24, 1995

I welcome the decision of the U.N. and NATO to launch airstrikes today against a Bosnian-Serb ammunition site.

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May 24, 1995

I ask you to remember that the United States is always with you.

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May 24, 1995

One of the greatest challenges in the next century will be our international competition.

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May 24, 1995

Small businesses are too important to our economy for their concerns not to be heard.

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May 24, 1995

I do think— first of all, the American people should know that the system here worked and the Secret Service did a terrific job.

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May 24, 1995

The people who are gathered here have the opportunity to make all your ideals real.

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May 24, 1995

We've also recognized that we can help small business people increase their available capital through tax reductions and incentives.

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May 24, 1995

We want to continue bringing the deficit down in a way that protects our economic recovery.

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May 24, 1995

I hope that today's airstrikes will convince the Bosnian-Serb leadership to end their violations of the exclusion zone.

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May 24, 1995

This action should help NATO and the U.N. sustain their ability to ease suffering in the region.

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May 24, 1995

And I trust that the committee and, ultimately, the Senate will do the right thing and confirm Dr. Foster as Surgeon General.

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