Political Quotes

Bill Clinton: “When I came into office, the deficit was $290 billion.”

On the recordOctober 26, 1999
When I came into office, the deficit was $290 billion.
Said by
Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Reception for Representative David E. Bonior

Share

More from Bill Clinton

Jul 3, 2025

End welfare as we know it

msnbc.com
Oct 12, 2026

I am deeply grateful for his dedication to our beloved home state of Arkansas, and proud to stand alongside him in accepting this gift.

arkansasadvocate.com
May 31, 2025

The American people don't pay you to have personal feelings. They pay you to deliver for them.

cbsnews.com

Other voices in this conversation