Political Quotes

Hillary Clinton

The Public Record

Hillary Rodham Clinton is a prominent American politician and member of the Democratic Party, best known for her role as the 67th Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013 under President Barack Obama. Prior to that, she served as the United States Senator from New York from 2001 to 2009. Clinton has been a significant figure in American politics for decades, advocating for issues such as healthcare reform, women's rights, and international diplomacy. Her tenure as Secretary of State included notable events such as the U.S. response to the Arab Spring and the military intervention in Libya.

Quotes by year · 199520263,784 total · peak 2016 (601)
1995: 3 quotes2000: 1 quote2002: 49 quotes2003: 46 quotes2004: 96 quotes2005: 9 quotes2006: 51 quotes2007: 285 quotes2008: 542 quotes2009: 558 quotes2010: 196 quotes2011: 361 quotes2012: 323 quotes2013: 102 quotes2014: 26 quotes2015: 279 quotes2016: 601 quotes2017: 60 quotes2018: 5 quotes2019: 6 quotes2020: 38 quotes2021: 31 quotes2022: 47 quotes2023: 3 quotes2024: 20 quotes2025: 34 quotes2026: 12 quotes
May 30, 2011

Tough talk from Secretary of State Clinton about this boy, what happened to him.

transcripts.cnn.com
May 23, 2011

Previous American conditions for talks with the Taliban--that they lay down their arms, reject al-Qaeda, and embrace the Afghan Constitution--were no longer preconditions that the Taliban had to meet before negotiations could begin, but…

congress.gov
May 15, 2011

It depends on what replaces it. It depends on what replaces it.

transcripts.cnn.com
May 4, 2011

She was involved in a community meeting in Pakistan with Pakistani citizens who were berating her about perceived interference that the distribution of this aid might entail.

congress.gov
May 4, 2011

Those were the -- 38 of the most intense minutes. I have no idea what any of us were looking at, at that particular millisecond, when the picture was taken.

transcripts.cnn.com
May 1, 2011

So this is a day not only for Americans but also for people all over the world who look to a more peaceful and secure future, yes, with continued vigilance but more so with growing hope and renewed faith in what is possible.

transcripts.cnn.com
Apr 20, 2011

Misrata is a very brutal, urban battle that is going on right now where the Gadhafi regime is engaging in activities that are deplorable, and which target directly civilians, men, women, adults, children, causing an enormous amount of…

transcripts.cnn.com
Apr 14, 2011

We share Georgian concerns regarding recent Russian activities that can negatively affect regional stability.

congress.gov
Apr 12, 2011

Formed by Congress to operationalize America's commitment to peace.

congress.gov
Mar 28, 2011

We do not have any specific information about specific individuals from any organization who are part of this. But, of course, we're still getting to know those who are leading the trans -- the transitional national council and that will…

transcripts.cnn.com
Mar 24, 2011

If we hit him hard the first few days, the quote from everyone around that table was, he won't last long. He's already lasted too long as far as some members of the coalition are concerned.

transcripts.cnn.com
Mar 23, 2011

In the days ahead, as NATO assumes command and control responsibilities, the welfare of those civilians will be of paramount concern. This operation has already saved many lives, but the danger is far from over.

transcripts.cnn.com
Mar 23, 2011

In the days ahead, as NATO assumes command-and-control responsibilities, the welfare of those civilians will be of paramount concern. This operation has already saved many lives, but the danger is far from over. As long as the Gadhafi…

transcripts.cnn.com
Mar 22, 2011

It will be up to Gadhafi and his insiders to determine what their next steps are. But we would certainly encourage that they would make the right decision and not only institute a real, comprehensive cease-fire, but withdraw from the…

transcripts.cnn.com
Mar 21, 2011

This is what we hear from so many sources, Diane. It is a constant -- ... But some of it we think is exploring, you know, what are my options? Where could I go? What could I do? And we would encourage that.

transcripts.cnn.com
Mar 20, 2011

If you don't try to take him out, if you don't support the opposition, and he stays in power, we cannot predict what he will do.

transcripts.cnn.com
Mar 17, 2011

We need a change of regime. We need to overthrow Gadhafi. We need to topple the regime.

transcripts.cnn.com
Mar 17, 2011

Gadhafi would have to withdraw his forces back from the east where they have been advancing.

transcripts.cnn.com
Mar 16, 2011

Countries that grossly and systematically violate human rights have no place on the Council.

congress.gov
Mar 16, 2011

Membership on the Council should be earned through respect for human rights.

congress.gov
Mar 16, 2011

The challenge is to help our partners take systematic steps to usher in a better future where people's voices are heard, their rights respected, and their aspirations met. This is not simply a matter of idealism. It is a strategic…

congress.gov
Mar 16, 2011

They needed to embrace reform or see the sands shift underneath their feet.

congress.gov

Politicians like Hillary Clinton