William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He promoted a Third Way philosophy of governance as a New Democrat. During his presidency, the US enjoyed strong economic conditions including low unemployment and inflation. However, Clinton also faced impeachment due to his relationship with Monica Lewinsky, becoming the second president to be impeached. After leaving office, Clinton has continued his advocacy on issues like climate change through the Clinton Foundation.

1. BILL CLINTON
By Matias Vidret

2. “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

3. Bio
William Jefferson quot;Billquot; Clinton
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Born August 19, 1946
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Served as the 42nd President of the United
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States from 1993 to 2001

4. Political Ideas
New Democrat
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Third Way philosophy of
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governance

5. Economy
The U.S. enjoyed peace and economic well
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being.
Lowest unemployment rate in modern times
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Lowest inflation in 30 years
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Highest home ownership
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Welfare Reform
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First balanced budget in decades and
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achieved a budget surplus.

6. Equality
Promoting gay rights
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“Don’t ask, Don’t tell”
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7. Crime
Lowered crime rate
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Expanded death penalty
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8. Scandal
Paula Jones
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Monica Lewinsky
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2nd president to be
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impeached
Unprecedented
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popular approval
ratings

9. Environment
Clinton Foundation Climate Change Initiative
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(CCI)
The United Nations Climate Change
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Conference

10. International
Dispatched peace keeping forces to war-torn
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Bosnia
 Bombed Iraq
 Expanded NATO
 North American Free
Trade Agreement

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

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