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 17, 1995

The CWC is a critical element of U.S. nonproliferation policy that will significantly enhance our security and that of our friends and allies.

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May 16, 1995

Every young person in this country must have the opportunity that these young people have had.

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May 16, 1995

The labor movement has long given voice to these aspirations.

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May 16, 1995

All 50 States will have some participation in the school-to-work program.

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May 16, 1995

Education and training deficit is one of the two big deficits in America today.

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May 16, 1995

Secretary Brown's success as Secretary of Commerce is unparalleled.

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May 16, 1995

Among the most insistent themes in the history of American democracy has been the determination of our workers to find dignity in their work and meaning in their citizenship.

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May 16, 1995

The national labor movement has helped ensure safe working conditions, regular hours, decent living wages, and paid holidays and vacations.

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May 15, 1995

Remember, there's still a lot of folks out there working in situations that are dangerous.

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May 15, 1995

I don't think we should cure the budget deficit by enlarging the education deficit.

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May 15, 1995

We have taken this business of trying to make the Government work and make sense very seriously.

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May 15, 1995

I hereby authorize the use in fiscal year 1995 of the aforesaid $3.0 million in funds made available above under Chapter 4 of Part II of the Act to provide peacekeeping assistance to support the Economic Community of West African States…

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May 14, 1995

As long as I am President that ban will be the law of our land.

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May 14, 1995

We must do everything in our power to make sure such a tragedy never happens again.

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May 14, 1995

Freedom has endured in this country for more than 200 years now because we have always recognized that we cannot have liberty without responsibility.

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May 14, 1995

Violence in America cannot pose a choice between individual responsibility and social responsibility.

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May 14, 1995

The Brady bill was the right thing to do. And it is saving lives in America today.

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May 14, 1995

The crime bill will put 100,000 more police officers on our streets, prevent crime, and toughen sentences.

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May 14, 1995

I am proud to be with you here today to honor the 157 men and women who died for their country, for law, for order, for peace and freedom last year.

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May 14, 1995

The happiest day in the lives of people in law enforcement will be the day when we can come here and have not one single solitary heartbroken family to honor.

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May 14, 1995

I do hereby proclaim May 15, 1995, as Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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