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 19, 1995

Glad to do it. Federal Budget Mr. Malof. I guess you folks down in Washington are officially in the thick of the budget battle. Your reaction to the rescission package just passed by the House was that it favors pork over people, and you…

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May 19, 1995

I don't know. Dewey Stokes. I think they rescinded their statement the other day in the paper at home. One of the NRA members said in our local newspaper that they didn't mean that apology.

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May 19, 1995

I believe that sometimes we throw up our hands too much in the face of all the difficulties that we have.

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May 19, 1995

We cannot allow ourselves to be frightened or intimidated into a bunker mentality.

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May 19, 1995

Our job is to minimize the fear that can seep into a society.

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May 19, 1995

This commonsense law is making it easier for all Americans to register to vote.

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May 19, 1995

Most of the work of building character in America is going to be done in the family.

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May 19, 1995

This closing is necessary because of the changing nature and scope of the threat of terrorist actions.

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May 19, 1995

This is not a cause for wringing of hands. It is difficult. It is a new challenge to figure out how we all work together and still leave room for our differences.

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May 19, 1995

Closing Pennsylvania Avenue to motor vehicles is a practical step to protect against the kind of attack we saw in Oklahoma City.

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May 19, 1995

Pennsylvania Avenue may be closed to cars and trucks, but it will remain open to the people of America.

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May 18, 1995

If we're going to cut $16 billion worth of spending, and I signed—let me remind you that I signed on to it because the Congress has the ability to put these special projects in there.

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May 18, 1995

Andrew Fois, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney General.

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May 18, 1995

America has a vested interest in the future in bringing this deficit down and bringing the budget into balance.

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May 18, 1995

The White House announced the President has invited President Ernesto Zedillo of Mexico for a state visit on October 10.

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May 18, 1995

I determine that the Republic of Romania is not in violation of paragraph (1), (2) or (3) of subsection 402(a) of the Act or paragraph (1), (2) or (3) of subsection 409(a) of the Act.

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