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 20, 1995

We redeem the value of their lives no further than by heeding the voices of children everywhere, who ask simply and invariably for peace and love.

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Apr 19, 1995

We're going to talk about it today. You know, the United States has expressed an understanding of what Turkey did, along with the hope that civilian casualties could be strictly limited, and that the operation would be limited in time and…

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Apr 19, 1995

Well, we're going to discuss that in our meetings. And I don't think I should say anything about it until we have meetings. But you know, the United States has had a strong relationship with Turkey. And I think it's very important that we…

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Apr 19, 1995

Let me say that, as always, it's good to have Prime Minister Ciller back in Washington. I welcome her here. Turkey is a valued, important ally of the United States, and our relationship will become even more important in the years ahead…

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Apr 19, 1995

From the point of view of the people of the United States, you clearly made the right choice.

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Apr 19, 1995

I convey my deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrow to our fellow Americans and their families who have been affected by this senseless act of violence.

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Apr 19, 1995

I know from our discussions that we both believe Brazil and the United States have an opportunity, indeed an obligation, to be partners for progress in the Americas for all the years ahead.

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Apr 19, 1995

Judaism is a unique gift to this land that people of myriad faiths and cultures call home.

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Apr 19, 1995

Throughout history and through times of profound adversity, the Jewish people have built their lives on the strength of family and the spirit of community.

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Apr 19, 1995

Those ideals animate your leadership in Brazil today and your quest for social justice for all the people whom you proudly represent.

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Apr 18, 1995

I have declared an emergency under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for the city of Oklahoma City.

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Apr 18, 1995

The only thing that's relevant to the American people in this whole process is what we do here to affect their lives, and their future, and their children's future.

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Apr 18, 1995

Assistance under this emergency declaration will be provided at 100 percent Federal funding.

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Apr 18, 1995

Preserving a democracy in which people have human freedom is a delicate operation.

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Apr 18, 1995

These people are killers, and they must be treated like killers.

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Apr 17, 1995

I want to express on behalf of Hillary and myself our profoundest condolences to the families and to the loved ones of the eight Americans who were killed in the crash of the Air Force plane in Alabama last night.

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Apr 17, 1995

NATO is not an offensive alliance; it is a defensive alliance, a security alliance.

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Apr 17, 1995

Welfare reform is surely an example where all the people ought to be able to get together in the Congress to have reform.

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Apr 17, 1995

Let’s get on with dealing with them in mutual respect and support.

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