BILL CLINTON

By Matias Vidret

“If you live long enough, you'll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you'll be a better person. It's how you

handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit,

never quit.” -Bill Clinton

Bio

William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton Born August 19, 1946 Served as the 42nd President of the

United States from 1993 to 2001

Political Ideas

New Democrat Third Way philosophy

of governance

Economy

The U.S. enjoyed peace and economic well being.

Lowest unemployment rate in modern times

Lowest inflation in 30 years Highest home ownership Welfare Reform First balanced budget in decades and

achieved a budget surplus.

Equality

Promoting gay rights “Don’t ask, Don’t tell”

Crime

Lowered crime rate Expanded death penalty

Scandal

Paula Jones Monica Lewinsky 2nd president to be

impeached Unprecedented

popular approval ratings

Environment

Clinton Foundation Climate Change Initiative (CCI)

The United Nations Climate Change Conference

International

Dispatched peace keeping forces to war-torn Bosnia

Bombed Iraq Expanded NATO North American Free Trade Agreement

Approval

The Gallup Organization published a poll in February 2007 asking respondents to name the greatest president in U.S. history; Clinton came in fourth place, capturing 13% of the vote.

Leadership

Risk Taker Great Communicator Inspire others Stand up for himself Learn From Failures and Mistakes