Bill Clinton
42nd U.S. President
Bill Clinton
42nd U.S. President
Bill Clinton, born August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas, was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he prioritized economic growth, welfare reform, and healthcare initiatives during his presidency, presiding over a period of strong economic expansion. Before his presidency, he was the Governor of Arkansas. Clinton's time in office was also marked by personal and political controversy, including his impeachment by the House of Representatives in 1998, though he was acquitted by the Senate. He is known for his charismatic leadership and focus on globalization.
George W. Bush botches a classic aphorism
- Tuesday, 17 September 2002
George W. Bush botches a classic aphorism, saying, "There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again."
President Bill Clinton admits to having an inappropriate relationship with Monica Lewinsky.
- Monday, 17 August 1998
President Bill Clinton, in a prime-time address, admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with a young White House intern, Monica Lewinsky. However, he declined to provide detailed answers about the explicit nature of their interactions. Clinton emphasized that he never asked anyone to lie and called for an end to the investigation. He explained that his initial reluctance to come forward was driven by a desire to protect himself and his family from embarrassment, as well as his mistrust of Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr's investigation.
Bill Clinton says he will look forward to working with Tony Blair
- Saturday, 03 May 1997
US President Bill Clinton on Saturday (3/5) said that new British Prime Minister Tony Blair "is a very exciting, very able man" and he will look forward to working with him.
