Bill Clinton: “We cannot afford to return to a mindset that pretends that we can…”

On the recordNovember 4, 1997

We cannot afford to return to a mindset that pretends that we can protect what we have now and never grow in the future.

Said by

Democratic · Arkansas

Source

Remarks on Fast-Track Trade Legislation and an Exchange With Reporters

More from Bill Clinton

May 31, 2025

I really thought Hillary should be president.

Oct 12, 2024

I think he can have some of these smaller events where he likes to be the explainer-in-chief.

May 31, 2025

Damn it, what we have in common matters more. We cannot throw the legacy of this country away.

Dec 23, 2024

I might not be around if I hadn't become a vegan. It's great.

Other voices in this conversation

Bill Clinton: “We cannot afford to return to a mindset that pretends that we can protect what we have now and never grow in the future.”