Bill Clinton Quote

Mr. President, you are not leading this Nation — you're just managing the Government. You don't see the people enough any more. Some of your Cabinet members don't seem loyal. There is not enough discipline among your disciples. Don't talk to us about politics or the mechanics of government, but about an understanding of our common good. Mr. President, we're in trouble. Talk to us about blood and sweat and tears. If you lead, Mr. President, we will follow.


As quoted by President Jimmy Carter during his Malaise Speech, delivered on 15 July 1979.


Mr. President, you are not leading this Nation — you're just managing the Government. You don't see the people enough any more. Some of your...

Mr. President, you are not leading this Nation — you're just managing the Government. You don't see the people enough any more. Some of your...

Mr. President, you are not leading this Nation — you're just managing the Government. You don't see the people enough any more. Some of your...

Mr. President, you are not leading this Nation — you're just managing the Government. You don't see the people enough any more. Some of your...