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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Apr 30, 1995

I take a back seat to no one in my devotion to the Constitution.

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Apr 30, 1995

The provision may create an inappropriate incentive to over-obligate funds during the current fiscal year.

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Apr 30, 1995

Each time we remember the victory at the Battle of Puebla, we rejoice in the triumph of freedom and the blessings of tradition.

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Apr 30, 1995

We need a system where everybody in America has a chance to serve and live up to the fullest of their God-given abilities.

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Apr 30, 1995

The liberty won by the outnumbered Mexican army more than a century ago lives on today as a part of the rich heritage of the Mexican people.

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Apr 30, 1995

We have to say that America has special problems which we have all begun to think more about because of the heartbreak of Oklahoma City.

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Apr 30, 1995

The Fifth of May offers all of us a chance to celebrate the cultural diversity that helps to make our nation great.

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Apr 30, 1995

The values of discipline, teamwork, and faith produce success not only on the field but also in the Air Force and in life.

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Apr 30, 1995

I'm delighted to see all of you here: Senator Burns; Secretary Widnall; to our distinguished military leaders who are here, General Shalikashvili, General Fogelman, General Stein; members of the Board of Visitors of the Air Force Academy…

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Apr 29, 1995

The fundamental purpose here is to demonstrate to Iran and to our allies the seriousness with which we view the Iranian threat.

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Apr 29, 1995

We are taught in our faith that as much as we might regret it, deep within the human spirit there is, and will always remain until the end of time, the capacity for evil.

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Apr 29, 1995

The only way in which Iran can come back into the international community is by moderating its behavior.

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Apr 29, 1995

The Holocaust redefined our understanding of the human capacity for evil.

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Apr 29, 1995

I think we will call upon our allies to exercise similar restraint.

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Apr 29, 1995

It cannot enjoy normal relations with the United States or the international community so long as its unacceptable behavior continues.

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Apr 29, 1995

Ultimately, I wanted to be here today... because you have taught me that the vigilance of memory is our greatest defense.

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Apr 29, 1995

Since Biblical times, 50th anniversaries have had special meanings.

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Apr 29, 1995

I think it is -- it will have a real effect as well as an expression of the seriousness of our purpose.

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Apr 29, 1995

We seek to maintain what has been a strong domestic consensus in the United States with respect to Iranian policy.

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Apr 29, 1995

I have hope for the future because our Americans are embracing the responsibility of memory.

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Apr 28, 1995

The responsibility to raise children and to make them good citizens rests first on the shoulders of their parents.

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