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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Mar 28, 1995

We want people to leave welfare and go to work, and they shouldn't be taxed if they're working.

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Mar 28, 1995

Clearly a solid Federal investment program is justified even in the leanest times.

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Mar 28, 1995

If we're going to raise incomes, folks, we need a commitment to do things that will raise incomes, more good jobs.

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Mar 28, 1995

Our economic plan changed the tax structure in ways that made it, I think, more fair and more conducive for economic growth.

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Mar 28, 1995

I believe, like Lawton Chiles believes, that we need a Government that is limited but effective.

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Mar 28, 1995

I am pleased that Congressman Davis introduced legislation today to establish a financial oversight authority for the District of Columbia.

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Mar 28, 1995

I was sorry to learn of Senator Heflin's decision not to run for reelection.

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Mar 28, 1995

We believe that we can address the issue of deficit reduction and provide for the Middle class Bill of Rights without putting low-income families at risk.

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Mar 28, 1995

More training for workers who are unemployed or underemployed is essential.

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Mar 28, 1995

This action would slow local communities' productive reuse of base closure property by delaying the departure of military units and by limiting funding for environmental restoration.

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Mar 28, 1995

I want every young person, every young person here tonight, to be able to look to a future where you can do anything that your dreams and your efforts will permit you to do.

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Mar 28, 1995

His strong voice, his solid belief in right and wrong and his sense of humor have helped the Nation confront some of our toughest issues head on.

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Mar 28, 1995

We wanted to reverse the trickle-down economics and reverse the idea that the Government had no affirmative responsibility to be a partner in growing the economy.

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Mar 28, 1995

Although we will miss his leadership here in Washington, I wish him all the best in Tuscumbia.

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Mar 28, 1995

We've had 2 years to generate more jobs and get the economy going again.

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Mar 28, 1995

The proposed rescission would eliminate funding for the opportunity for thousands of school children to learn about responsibility to their community for the first time.

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Mar 28, 1995

We believe that it unnecessarily cuts valuable, proven programs that educate our children and aid the disadvantaged.

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