Bill Clinton

Democratic 1993--2001 Arkansas

Key Facts

Term
1993--2001
Party
Democratic
Vice President
Al Gore
First Lady
Hillary Clinton
Home State
Arkansas
Born
1946
Died
Living

Biography

Clinton presided over sustained economic growth and budget surpluses.

Key Events & Accomplishments

  • Achieved federal budget surpluses
  • Signed NAFTA (1993)
  • Impeached by the House (1998), acquitted by the Senate (1999)

Election Results

YearOpponentElectoral VotePopular Vote
1992George H.W. Bush, Ross Perot370-168-0+5.6% (three-way race)
1996Bob Dole, Ross Perot379-159-0+8.5% (three-way race)

Notable Quotes

“There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.”

-- First Inaugural Address, 1993

Did You Know?

  • Clinton played saxophone on The Arsenio Hall Show during the 1992 campaign.
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