1996 State of the Union Address Quotes

Self-reliance and teamwork are not opposing virtues; we must have both. (8.2)

These cuts are real. They will require sacrifice from everyone. But these cuts do not undermine our fundamental obligations to our parents, our children, and our future. (13.1-3)

The era of big government is over. But we cannot go back to the time when our citizens were left to fend for themselves. (7.5-6)

To the media, I say you should create movies and CD's and television shows you'd want your own children and grandchildren to enjoy. (20.1)

While more Americans are living better, too many of our fellow citizens are working harder just to keep up, and they are rightly concerned about the security of their families. (5.5)