Bill Clinton
The Public Record
Bill Jefferson Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from January 20, 1993, to January 20, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of Governor of Arkansas from 1983 to 1992. During his presidency, Clinton focused on several key policies, including welfare reform, economic growth, and healthcare reform. His administration is noted for achieving a budget surplus and for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
We're either going forward together or we're going to fall behind together.
When I voted with the President, I didn't do it for him, I did it for you.
People have got to make up their mind—another thing they have to make up their mind about is how much difference in what timeframe can any person make in the White House.
A final point is that we will raise our concerns with President Jiang.
I have been a good President for the farmers of this country and good for the Iowa economy and good for the ordinary working people of this country.
We had to make clear at the beginning to the Asians that we saw ourselves as an Asian power.
We support accession, we feel that in terms of specific binding, specific commitments, they simply haven't come up to any reasonable definition of the mark yet.
Since I became President, the national economy has produced 4.6 million new jobs.
I probably care more about average Americans than any President since Andrew Jackson.
I regret it, but I don't think the American people should worry about it.
I believe almost 90 percent of the people in the African-American community are dissatisfied with the welfare system.
I think that talk shows can be very, very helpful in furthering the national dialog.
I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 5244, the 'Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1994' and H.R. 3313, the 'Veterans Health Programs Extension Act of 1994.'
We want to make very clear and we know we'll be able to, that Japan, Korea support and are going to move forward with implementation also.