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."
