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 18, 1995

Those folks 75 years ago, I think, would be surprised at how far we've come.

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May 18, 1995

I believe that my job is, first, to provide for the security of the American people; secondly, to give people the tools they need to help themselves live up to their God-given potential; and thirdly, to try to create as many opportunities…

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May 18, 1995

I urge the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities and by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes and in their communities.

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May 18, 1995

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide for the purchase of common stock of Cook Inlet Region, and for other purposes

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May 18, 1995

John D. Hawke, Jr., of New York, to be Under Secretary of the Treasury.

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May 18, 1995

Welcome to the party, I'm glad to have you here, and I will work with you on it.

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May 17, 1995

The real security we have as Americans comes from the positive things about this country.

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May 17, 1995

I only asked that it be funded at the level that the Senate passed a rescission bill with a bipartisan vote.

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May 17, 1995

The AG reaffirmed in December the member's collective belief that full adherence to the CWC and the BWC provides the only means to achieve a permanent global ban on CBW.

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May 17, 1995

The future should not belong to Republicans or Democrats; it should belong to all Americans who are willing to do what has to be done to keep the American dream alive.

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May 17, 1995

I am urging the Senate to give its advice and consent to ratification as soon as possible.

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May 17, 1995

There is nothing wrong with this country that we can't fix if we have the right attitude and enough courage and vision.

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May 17, 1995

Special interest road projects, nine in one congressional district, are not as important as giving our teachers the training they need.

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May 17, 1995

America remembers the sacrifices of those who gave their lives to protect our liberty.

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May 17, 1995

I urge the press, radio, television, and all information media to take part in this observance.

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May 17, 1995

The United States Government continues to monitor closely activities that may be subject to CBW sanctions provisions.

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May 17, 1995

I believe that U.S. ratification will help to encourage the ratification process in other countries and, ultimately, the CWC's entry into force.

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May 17, 1995

The United States strongly supports international efforts to strengthen the 1972 Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC).

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May 17, 1995

It is a very simple choice, and it has nothing to do with partisan politics.

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May 17, 1995

To the people of Oklahoma and California and Louisiana and the other States who need the emergency aid, they can get that aid today.

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May 17, 1995

There should be a limit to the extent to which we go beyond celebrating our diversity to glorifying division.

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May 17, 1995

If we're going to bring this budget into balance, we're going to have to make a lot of tough decisions.

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May 17, 1995

More than 170 nations joined in the indefinite, unconditional extension of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) on May 11, 1995.

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