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Proven by facts, not promised by puffery:
http://clinton5.nara.gov/WH/Accomplishments/eightyears-03.html
- Strong Economic Growth: Economic growth averaged 4.0 percent per year, compared to average growth of 2.8 percent during the Reagan-Bush years. The economy grew for 116 consecutive months.
- Most New Jobs Ever Created Under a Single Administration: The economy created more than 22.5 million jobs in less than eight years—the most jobs ever created under a single administration, and more than were created in the previous 12 years. 20.7 million, or 92 percent, were in the private sector.
- Median Family Income Up $6,000 since 1993: Economic gains were made across the spectrum as family incomes increased for all Americans. Real median family income increased by $6,338, from $42,612 in 1993 to $48,950 in 1999 (in 1999 dollars).
- Unemployment at Its Lowest Level in More than 30 Years: Overall unemployment dropped to the lowest level in more than 30 years, down from 6.9 percent in 1993 to just 4.0 percent in November 2000. The unemployment rate was below 5 percent for 40 consecutive months.
- Lowest Inflation since the 1960s: Inflation was at the lowest rate since the Kennedy Administration, averaging 2.5 percent, down from 4.7 percent during the previous administration.
- 7 Million Fewer Americans Living in Poverty: The poverty rate declined from 15.1 percent in 1993 to 11.8 percent, the largest six-year drop in poverty in nearly 30 years.
http://clinton5.nara.gov/WH/Accomplishments/eightyears-03.html