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Quote by William J. Clinton

“We need not just a new generation of leadership but a new gender of leadership”

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William Jefferson Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, was born on August 19, 1946. His presidency was marked by economic prosperity and a series of achievements in domestic and foreign policy. Despite controversies, including a sex scandal and impeachment, Clinton's economic legacy and foreign policy initiatives continue to be widely discussed and studied. more

“California has become the first American state where there is no majority race, and we're doing just fine. If you look around the room, you can see a microcosm of what we can do in the world. . . . You should be hopeful on balance about the future. But it's like any future since the beginning of time -- you're going to have to make it.”

Ifs World Should Firsts Looks States Can Do Rooms Race Fine Balance Majority California Hopeful Microcosm

Author:William J. Clinton

“The first thing you ought to do when you find yourself in a hole is quit digging. . . . Instead they are looking for a bigger shovel.”

Firsts Ought Bigger Quitting Holes Finding Yourself Digging Shovels

Author:William J. Clinton

“We passed welfare reform. All of you know I believe we were right to do it.”

Knows Believe I Believe Reform Welfare Welfare Reform

Author:William J. Clinton

“Though our challenges are fearsome, so are our strengths. Americans have ever been a relentless, questioning, hopeful people.”

People Challenges Hopeful Questioning Relentless

Author:William J. Clinton