The President, no matter what party, needs the line-item veto to bring discipline to the budget process.
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).
It is a very effective tool for cutting wasteful Government spending and bringing down the deficit.
If the Congress gives me the line-item veto, I will cut each one of these programs, and a whole lot more.
If Congress is serious about changing the way Washington works and getting a handle on wasteful spending, they will put politics aside.
I think we have to chart a course between the old way of big Government and the new rage of no Government.
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.
No parent has a right to walk away from responsibility to his or her children.
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.
I am very much looking forward to our reception tonight at the White House.
The United States stands ready to help those who are taking risks for peace.
I have determined that it is appropriate to designate the West Bank and Gaza Strip as a beneficiary of the Generalized System of Preferences.
I have determined that it is appropriate to extend GSP benefits to the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
I hope the shamrocks will bring us the luck of the Irish over the next few months.
I am deeply concerned about the devastating losses caused by widespread flooding in California.
I call on all those who still resort to violence to end the beatings, the intimidations, the shootings.
Strength can be drawn from differences, differences which are celebrated, respected, appreciated.





