Bill Clinton Quotes

"The first ruling was that (Canadian softwood producers had) an advantage, but that the 18 per cent tariff was too high. At that point, I think a deal should have been made."

"Pre-emptive action today may come back with unwelcome consequences in the future because -- and I have ordered this kind of action -- I don't care how precise your bombs and weapons are, when you set them off innocent people die."

"I'm somewhat suspicious of anybody's ability to motivate anybody else except by just being who they are and telling their story. That's what I'm sure Lance did earlier. And yet I've always wished I could do more to help other people tell their stories."

"I hope they will say that I did a good job of leading America into a new century, a new millennium, and a whole new way working and living and relating to the rest of the world, that I lifted the American people up. And brought them together."

"In eight days John Kerry is going to make America the comeback country."

"I want people here at home in America and throughout the world who are listening to this program to know that if you only have a dollar, $5, $10 to give -- if a million of you do, that you'll make a huge difference,"

"You live in the age of interdependence. Borders don't count for much or stop much, good or bad, anymore."

"I've reached an age now where it doesn't matter whatever happens to me. I just don't want anyone to die before their time. I've asked you here because I think all of us have an unprecedented power to solve problems, save lives and help people see the future."

"This agreement will allow the delivery of life-saving medicines to people who desperately need them. It represents a big breakthrough in our efforts to begin treatment programs in places where, until now, there has been virtually no medicine, and therefore no hope."

"America will not stop standing guard for peace, or freedom or stability in the Middle East and around the world."

"It's bad ethics and terrible economics. Take my money and make America well."

"I think that we ought to say in this area that we do not intend to stop working until America is the safest big country in the world,"

"I do believe we need to do more on our own here in America to deal with some of the things we've learned, some of the pressure points we've learned are on our people in these last few months."

"All over America there are efforts being made to restrict access to the vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud,"

"Justice may be blind, but we all know that diversity in the courts, as in all aspects of society, sharpens our vision and makes us a stronger nation."

"As we have throughout this century, we will lead with the power of our example, but be prepared, when necessary, to make an example of our power."

"This is an expression of friendship and solidarity that will never be forgotten."

"Pessimism is an excuse for not trying and a guarantee to a personal failure."

"You can put wings on a pig, but you don't make it an eagle."

"The 22nd Amendment should probably be modified to say two consecutive terms instead of two terms for a lifetime."