Bill Clinton

Today, largely because of immigration, there is no majority race in Hawaii, or Houston, or New York City. In a little more than 50 years, there will be no majority race in the United States. What do the changes mean? They can either…

We know big government does not have all the answers. The era of big government is over.

This is psychologically a difficult time for a lot of white males, the so-called angry white males.

The era of big government is over.

We know big government does not have all the answers. We know there`s not a program for every problem. We know and we have worked to give the American people a smaller, less bureaucratic government in Washington. And we have to give the…

We simply must halt global warming. It is a threat to our health, to our ecology, and to our economy.

Our objective tonight is not to disagree with our president and his party, though our differences are many. Like all Americans, we must celebrate any success that builds a better future.

The plan is not just tough. It is fair. It will put police on the street and criminals in jail.

We’ve lost enough people and we’ve suffered enough damage.

We've lost enough people and we've suffered enough damage.

What makes our democracy strong is not only what Congress may enact or a president may achieve. Even more, it is the countless individual citizens who live our ideals out every day.

The American people have now spoken, but it's going to take a little while to determine exactly what they said.

Most people are working harder for less money than they were making 10 years ago. I think we can do better if we have the courage to change.

It's a clear choice. The future of our country is riding on it.

At a time like this, the Oval Office should be a command center. Instead of the storm center is only chaos. Just one thing never changes, his determination to deny responsibility and shift the blame. The buck never stops there.

The buck never stops there.

In this job interview, the difference is stark.

He's given us smart detailed plans to invest in areas vital to our future: innovative financing for modern factories and small businesses; good jobs in green energy and conservation to combat climate change.

I think he will do a really good job tonight. I'm really looking forward to his presentation.

Better because of a living wage, and access to affordable higher education and health care, including prescription drugs, and to childcare, a secure retirement, and for the first time, paid family and medical leave.

A presidential election is the world's most important job interview.

The era of big government is over.

But let us never believe that the freedom of religion imposes on any of us some responsibility to run from our convictions. Let us instead respect one another's space, fight to the death to preserve the right of every American to practice…

[s]ome people question the option of statehood because of the Hispanic culture of Puerto Rico. And with all respect, I disagree with them. After all, this is an issue for the 21st century for America.

Let us let our own children know that we will stand against the forces of fear. When there is talk of hatred, let us stand up and talk against it. When there is talk of violence, let us stand up and talk against it.