Bill Clinton's first term versus his second term

[DevotedDemocrat]

Which of Bill Clinton's two terms was better?

[TNF]

First term, until NAFTA was ratified. At that point he had clearly sold his soul to further entrench the Reagan-Bush plutocracy.

[Maxwell]

The one with surpluses.

[RogueBeaver]

Second on policy. Though of course welfare reform belongs to his first.

[H. Ross Peron]

The first 'cause of NAFTA and efforts at health care reform.

[TDAS04]

Second.

[politicallefty]

First (particularly the first half with a Democratic Congress). There was some good legislation passed during the 103rd Congress, not to mention the appointments of Justices Breyer and Ginsburg.