Click here for 37 full quotes from the book Between Hope and History, by Bill Clinton
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Abortion
Let women decide with their doctor and their God.
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Budget & Economy
Cut the deficit to lower interest rates.
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China
Fair trade will liberalize China.
Engage China but take a firm line.
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Civil Rights
Affirmative action: mend it, don’t end it.
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Crime
More police, punishment, & prevention.
Three Strikes and You’re Out for violent criminals.
Death penalty for 60 violent crimes.
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Defense
Decrease force size but increase quality.
Finally, not a single Russian nuke is aimed at US.
Build a sensible missile defense, not “Star Wars”.
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Drugs
Drug strategy to reduce both supply and demand.
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Education
Both teachers and students must demonstrate competence.
Need not leave religion at the schoolhouse door.
Private student prayer OK; but no official school prayer.
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Environment
Much left to do on clean air, water, & environment.
Need binding treaties on global warming.
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Families & Children
Get tough on youth violence and gangs.
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Foreign Policy
Engagement over escapism and isolation.
Strategy: strength, peace, and open trade.
Support forces of reform in Russia.
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Free Trade
On balance, trade creates jobs.
Support NAFTA & GATT: build bridges, not walls.
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Government Reform
Big Government is over; but government has a role.
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Gun Control
Support Brady Bill, oppose assault weapons.
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Health Care
Do more for health insurance.
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Immigration
We are richer for the energy & ideas of immigrants.
Strict enforcement against illegal immigration.
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Principles & Values
America stands today between hope and history.
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School Choice
Expand school choice & charter schools.
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Social Security
Safeguard retirement plans and minimize risk.
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Tax Reform
Target tax cuts on IRAs, education, & families.
Across-the-board tax cuts are irresponsible.
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Technology
Connect every library and classroom to the Internet.
V-Chip lets parents self-screen TV.
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Welfare & Poverty
Welfare-to-work, instead of welfare as a way of life.
Welfare reform includes states, communities, & businesses.
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