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