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 19, 1995

The President, no matter what party, needs the line-item veto to bring discipline to the budget process.

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Mar 19, 1995

It is a very effective tool for cutting wasteful Government spending and bringing down the deficit.

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Mar 19, 1995

If the Congress gives me the line-item veto, I will cut each one of these programs, and a whole lot more.

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Mar 19, 1995

If Congress is serious about changing the way Washington works and getting a handle on wasteful spending, they will put politics aside.

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Mar 17, 1995

I think we have to chart a course between the old way of big Government and the new rage of no Government.

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Mar 17, 1995

If deadbeat parents paid all the child support they should in this country, we could immediately move over 800,000 mothers and children off welfare.

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Mar 17, 1995

No parent has a right to walk away from responsibility to his or her children.

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Mar 16, 1995

Secretary of Transportation Federico Pena March 16, 1995 This is good news for a Secretary of Transportation who's doing a great job. I'm pleased for Federico.

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Mar 16, 1995

I am very much looking forward to our reception tonight at the White House.

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Mar 16, 1995

The United States stands ready to help those who are taking risks for peace.

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Mar 16, 1995

I have determined that it is appropriate to designate the West Bank and Gaza Strip as a beneficiary of the Generalized System of Preferences.

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Mar 16, 1995

I have determined that it is appropriate to extend GSP benefits to the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

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Mar 16, 1995

Those who take risks for peace are always welcome under this roof.

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Mar 16, 1995

I hope the shamrocks will bring us the luck of the Irish over the next few months.

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Mar 16, 1995

I am deeply concerned about the devastating losses caused by widespread flooding in California.

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Mar 16, 1995

I call on all those who still resort to violence to end the beatings, the intimidations, the shootings.

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Mar 16, 1995

Strength can be drawn from differences, differences which are celebrated, respected, appreciated.

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