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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Feb 28, 1995

We will not tolerate criminals who defraud the system and seek to profit from the hunger of others.

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Feb 28, 1995

The extraordinary trend toward democracy and free markets is not inevitable.

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Feb 27, 1995

The Netherlands has consistently been one of our most valued and trusted allies.

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Feb 27, 1995

It is fitting that we and our Dutch friends will be reminded of the common cause we shared 50 years ago by the sound of this beautiful new bell.

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Feb 27, 1995

I want to thank the Prime Minister and the people of The Netherlands for renovating and updating the Carillon.

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Feb 27, 1995

These added requirements would not improve the regulatory process but would instead produce delay and gridlock.

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Feb 27, 1995

I just think that we should have a bipartisan determination to keep bringing that rascal down without amending the Constitution.

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Feb 27, 1995

I have tried to keep the United States actively engaged with Europe, with Asia, with Latin America, and indeed with the entire globe in pursuing an aggressive strategy of promoting democracy and freedom and peace and prosperity.

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Feb 27, 1995

We agreed on the importance of indefinite extension of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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Feb 27, 1995

I hope that that will be the decision because I think on the merits, it's the best product.

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Feb 27, 1995

The Brady law, in that sense, is one of the things that I'm proudest of that has happened since I have been President.

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Feb 27, 1995

I believe the United States should participate in peacekeeping.

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Feb 27, 1995

I'm willing to work to do more, to cut more of the deficit, but we need a partnership here.

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Feb 27, 1995

We cannot afford to walk away from not only the obligations but the opportunities to work together with other countries to solve problems before they get more severe.

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Feb 27, 1995

Section 102 would unduly delay the regulatory process and overwhelm the Chief Counsel.

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Feb 27, 1995

I hereby determine and certify that the following major drug producing and/or major drug transit countries have cooperated fully with the United States.

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Feb 27, 1995

Bells have rung out the news of victory and liberty for centuries.

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Feb 27, 1995

I don't believe we need to change the Constitution to overcome the 12 years before I got here and the mistakes that were made.

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Feb 27, 1995

I don't believe that over the long run we can really solve our own problems at home unless we are also operating in a world that's more peaceful, more democratic, and more prosperous.

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Feb 27, 1995

No other European nation has been as forthcoming at every stage of this endeavor.

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Feb 27, 1995

We reaffirmed our intention to press ahead with the enlargement of NATO to include Europe's new democracies.

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Feb 27, 1995

I am committed to this law and committed to what it represents.

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Feb 27, 1995

The only way a wealthy country like The Netherlands or the United States grows wealthier is if there is growth in the world, and we trade into it, and we work our way into it.

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