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 10, 1995

The path to the future is through opportunity and responsibility.

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Mar 10, 1995

I believe the purpose of Government is to expand opportunity, not bureaucracy.

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Mar 10, 1995

I ran for President to keep the American dream alive for the forgotten middle class.

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Mar 9, 1995

International Agreements March 9, 1995 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Chairman:) Pursuant to subsection (b) of the Case-Zablocki Act (1 U.S.C. 112b(b)), I hereby transmit a report prepared by the Department of State concerning international…

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Mar 9, 1995

Daniel Robert Glickman, of Kansas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, vice Mike Espy, resigned.

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Mar 9, 1995

The unemployment rate of 5.4 percent is the lowest in almost 5 years.

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Mar 9, 1995

The fundamentals of this economy overall are healthier than they have been in a generation.

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Mar 9, 1995

As of today the economy has produced 6.1 million jobs since I became President.

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Mar 9, 1995

I encourage all Americans to join me in observing National Park Week as the beginning of a lifetime of learning, appreciating, and acting on behalf of our national treasures.

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Mar 9, 1995

Each National Park is a classroom without walls, a living laboratory for learning about natural environments, important historical events, and valuable cultural resources that make up our national heritage.

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Mar 8, 1995

A child ill-fed is dulled in curiosity, lower in stamina, distracted from learning.

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Mar 8, 1995

We have all along made it clear that we will engage directly with those who are willing to embrace the peace process and lay down their weapons.

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Mar 8, 1995

Over 25 million young schoolchildren in this country eat school lunches daily.

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Mar 8, 1995

I thank Principal Leila Engman for making me feel right at home here.

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Mar 8, 1995

I hereby extend the duration of that period to December 31, 1995.

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Mar 8, 1995

We ought to be here expanding opportunity, not restricting it.

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Mar 7, 1995

In order to operate as effectively as possible, by receiving timely goods and quality services, the Federal Government must assist the entities with which it has contractual relations to develop stable relationships with their employees.

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Mar 7, 1995

It is the policy of the executive branch in procuring goods and services that contracting agencies shall not contract with employers that permanently replace lawfully striking employees.

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Mar 7, 1995

Attached, pursuant to section 3 of Public Law 103-423, is the fifth monthly report on the situation in Haiti.

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