Election 2012 | Bill Clinton's Full DNC Speech | The New York Times

Former President Bill Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention.
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[@stephaniepersin4145]

President Clinton spoke with absolutely NO teleprompter for nearly an hour. He went into detail, amounts, stats, etc. That is a brilliant man going to a podium and speaking out of the top of his head with no notes. It’s incredible.

[@rileybeckham7243]

We could use a man like Bill right about now...

[@mlianvhabize6222]

Good Skill and of course to have charisma in audience respons.

[@jackquinn5385]

He's got a prompter. Two on either side. But so does Bruce Springsteen. The idea that he's so talented that he makes you think it's not there is why he's so great.

[@jayNicks10]

guys like him are reasons I don't agree with the 22nd amendment of limiting a man to just 2 terms of presidency. If he would have ran in 2000, he would have gotten re-elected. despite that silly impeachment, his approval ratings were still high and the economy was booming.

[@jizunsangpembelajar1246]

Hi Jay! I am an international student at NC State, from Indonesia. I love America and I just made an Obama Impersonation with his full speech at DNC 2004. I hope you like it. Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoSYoHZ-h7mBeqs

[@iyoutubeperson4336]

He did lie under oath though. That is not silly

[@jayNicks10]

@Chooey Sooares Yes, Obama definitely would have beaten Trump. By bad presidents running a 3rd time? Here are the presidents impacted by the 22nd amendment. Dwight Eisenhower Ronald Reagan Bill Clinton George W Bush Barack Obama The amendment was put in place because Franklin D Roosevelt died in office after serving an unprecedented 12 years. he died shortly after winning his 4th election

[@jayNicks10]

Chooey Sooares I didn’t feel like going into too much detail with the past presidents. Yes. Bush would have definitely lost in 2008. I’d say worse than McCain did. Reagan would have won if he was willing and able to run. Eisenhower (don’t know for sure) Reagan (would not have ran, but would’ve won if he did) Clinton (would’ve won) Bush (would’ve lost) Obama (would’ve won) But yes, it was a partisan thing. The republicans controlled the congress then.

[@donkeygospel6]

God forbid if Trump wins a second term, you'll be grateful for the 22nd amendment.

[@aerenprice]

When I watched this in 2012, it blew me away. I grew up in a Republican household in the 90s. A family that HATED this man. I wasn't old enough to understand the truth outside of that, and I regret it. This speech was awesome.

[@hithereman4198]

aerenprice Same.

[@stephaniepersin4145]

aerenprice I voted for Bill Clinton twice. I’ only vote Democrat. I’m a staunch one of 36 years never changing political party.

[@stephaniepersin4145]

aerenprice I’ve been a staunch registered Democrat since March 1983 when I turned 18, never strayed.

[@lasttry99]

@@stephaniepersin4145 its paying off big time your goal of communism is in reach

[@stephaniepersin4145]

@@lasttry99 huh?

[@vitek2]

All politics aside, Clinton is without a doubt one of the greatest orators on the planet.

[@official_9101]

sad that now his voice is messed up

[@mlianvhabize6222]

Will be birth a new Clinton of generations of course with a♥️💚💜💙💦💦💦💦💦💦💦👪🥰😊😘😍

[@stephaniepersin4145]

I voted for Bill Clinton twice. That guy is incredible.

[@goma3]

I remember when this speech came up. Out of nowhere, in a race that seemed somewhat close, came freaking Bill Clinton reminding us how he won one of the biggest upsets in the US election. This man has the gift of public speaking, even more than Obama and on par if not above the candor style of Reagan. When this speech came up, if just lent an aura of inevitability.

[@lmoscotte]

When I listened to this speech, I was completely sure that he saved Obama's re-election. Clinton definitely brought the house down. Things needed to to be explained in detail to people.

[@borussiaredsox5269]

With due respect, Reagan certainly had his qualities as a politician (policy and substance aside, I’m talking about the craft of politics, not policy), but in my opinion he was nowhere near to the best public speakers among the presidents. Obama is certainly incredibly gifted, Clinton without a doubt and above even those two, I’d put Kennedy.

[@Change177]

reagan is was good orator but not better than Barack.

[@char955]

Goddamnit I love Bill he just speaks from his HEART and such compassion. Watching this seven years later & I love it. Great speech!

[@patty7beth]

Love him or hate him, this guy's a rock star. BOSS.

[@phantomphan873]

If there were no term limits, this man would still be the president

[@garretonderdonk4689]

Glad there is

[@Cattail4546]

But Monica Lewinsky…

[@lonecom685]

@@Cattail4546 He would have won despite that. This is the man

[@sahilgupta5667]

Just give this man unlimited terms.

[@jizunsangpembelajar1246]

Hi! I just made an Obama Impersonation with his full speech at DNC 2004. I hope you like it. Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoSYoHZ-h7mBeqs

[@BasedArizonan]

Jizun Sang Pembelajar do I care

[@iyoutubeperson4336]

Hes gonna lie under oath more

[@brettsinger9565]

So he can sign NAFTA all over again?

[@Lesleris]

So he can blow up more countries.

[@ChrisBetton]

When you watch this guy hold an arena of thousands in the palm of his hand it makes you wonder where all the real political candidates went. The last two USA elections have been embarrassing.

[@donovanmorgan640]

With this speech, Bill sealed the Industrial Midwest and handed Obama the state of Ohio.

[@Alain0775]

President Clinton is one of the reasons president Obama was reelected. This support towards Obama really gave Obama a huge boost.

[@irllcd13]

We should have just gone with six terms of Bill.

[@jsiszero]

+irllcd13 You mean unlimited terms for Trump

[@cdrsimmons7300]

+Buck Futter I'd go with unlimited terms of Trump.

[@irllcd13]

CDR Simmons Then you're an idiot.

[@jsiszero]

irllcd13 face it, we don't need anymore BJs to be performed at the White House

[@irllcd13]

Buck Futter The country seems to do better when the president is getting some action.

[@baleriotorres6160]

I believe Clinton and Obama are the best presidents in my lifetime so far. We sure need that, we in this together mentality today. Seems like we are so divided that asking for a hand is like asking for a fight. Please vote Biden in, we need our people united again. we need to work together again.

[@abrahamlincoln937]

Biden is now the president.

[@lasttry99]

Hows that uniting working out. Your living your last day of freedom actually you have already lived them welcome to fascism. And comunism is next.

[@abrahamlincoln937]

Clinton and Obama were good presidents.

[@lebimas]

The kid at 8:59 discovering how a broken clock is right twice a day

[@burkepota]

Clinton- off the prompter and hitting the marks brilliantly!

[@fireresq7]

He's such a great Speaker! I cn listen to him all day!

[@jizunsangpembelajar1246]

Hi! I am an international student at NC State, from Indonesia. I love America and I just made an Obama Impersonation with his full speech at DNC 2004. I hope you like it. Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoSYoHZ-h7mBeqs

[@benben829]

This man is simply amazing. 48 minutes, and I listened to every word.

[@revmack22]

No President in history before or since, except perhaps Ronald Regan, has ever been able to take so much complicated crap and put it in simpe terms, and give the listener a reason to feel hope and cheer like Bill Clinton. Love him or hate him, he's a masterful orator. He could have given this speech at the RNC and gotten some cheers!

[@Kamala-4-President]

This speech ages like fine wine!

[@tonykim0034]

The person talk without scrip that mean he talked from his heart and he feel.

[@bookbabe001]

I've said it all along. I wish we could have Bill back.

[@lekeys03]

God Bless Billy Clinton and that twangy charm of his...I feel like I could go knock down a mountain after listening to him! I know he's a politician and that nothing is ever truly guaranteed from any of them say, but gosh darn it Bill Clinton makes me feel like he truly will try and do what's best for the majority of people.

[@bidmila]

RESPECT from BOSNIA to OBAMA and CLINTON

[@mrbriscoe2001]

the Michael Jordan of modern speech-makers...delivering a crucial 4th quarter masterpiece..

[@HarrisonHollers]

Jordan...Game 6!

[@JahidMasud]

-Why does cooperation always work better than constant conflict? -Because nobody is right all the time and a broken clock is right twice a day! (Awesome!)

[@sandokanasean6055]

this guy is a fuuking rock star

[@bkar301]

A great old President of USA

[@nataliewalton5118]

Honestly I started crying. Best political pep rally ever. Bill did his thang.

[@CitySkin09]

Very inspirational. Glad to know he's on the right team.

[@steinarne79]

Wow.... how how brilliant he is at doing speeches!

[@thebattlesandthewar]

Natural ....born....speaker and leader.

[@Kuzey457]

Sometimes you just wish you could just elect presidents more than twice.

[@beckunited]

There is a reason why Bill Clinton was the President of the United States. He has done an outstanding job of reaching out to people. Fantastic speech!! Thank you for posting this - I missed it the first time and Bill Clinton is engaging and fascinating to listen to and inspiring.

[@ceulemansvictorien1355]

one among the best president of USA,he knows exactly what he talking,he was in the office

[@jlrob85]

Politics and character flaws aside, B Clinton is probably one of the greatest orators in history. He will keep a low profile now and we won’t hear too much from him

[@amvance]

for all his faults, he was a good president. the rivalry (and respect) between him and newt got a lot of good done.

[@chirpthiscricket]

Best speech of his career!

[@GGHaMeln]

if the old lion roars, it is quiet in the savanna

[@davidoaikhena4380]

Hmmmmm! You do not teach and old woman dancing tricks! She has been there, knows it and seen it all in the dance floor!

[@eugenecoplin]

I didn't get a chance to watch this on TV I just caught it on youtube and wow was it amazing .sorry I have to answer myself yes it was ! great food for the American soul .

[@BobFalcoEnergy]

Bill did a spectacular job of telling us Barack's accomplishments. Thank you Bill. It was needed. Barack needs to tell us directly also. Its time!

[@CamiloSanchez1979]

Sharp as hell.

[@thephantomeagle2]

I think Jennifer Granholm had it when she said "In Romney's world, the cars get the elevator, and the workers get the shaft"

[@RogerRoddComedian]

Politics is a dog and pony show. That said, Uncle bill knocked it out of the park.

[@dissturbbed]

freaking amazing speech!!!

[@jizunsangpembelajar1246]

Hi! I am an international student at NC State, from Indonesia. I love America and I just made an Obama Impersonation with his full speech at DNC 2004. I hope you like it. Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoSYoHZ-h7mBeqs

[@PPKDude852]

Honestly, I think Bill Clinton could run for president today and win 60% of the popular vote.

[@burkepota]

My concern in leadership, ultimately, is in how well one leads, negotiates and guides the people and their well being- both economically and socially- both at home and abroad. He left office with a country in surplus, not engaged in any ongoing war(s) and with a track record of being able to have parlayed with other world leaders well. What's being said here is an accurate statement of what's needed 'now'. Not interested in the bedroom and maybe being disbarred as 'a lawyer' was a blessing.

[@malikasee8404]

Love this speech

[@Sleevemonger]

Whew! You go Bill!

[@HarrisonHollers]

I was born in ‘87 and this may be the greatest American political speech I have heard. Powerful. Concise. Witty. Intelligent. Charismatic. President William Jefferson Clinton. The old ball player who’s fast ball has lost a bit off the top speed but still has tremendous movement to leave us all in awe. Thank you for helping President Obama win the re-election!

[@johnruggiero4205]

Say what you will about Bill- I certainly do- but he’s an excellent orator & gifted communicator.

[@roch202020]

Can we re-elect President Clinton? Oh man, Bubba knocked it out of the park!

[@turingcatarata2250]

Hi, I hope we have transcript of this speech. Very nice and we learn a lot. Thank you for posting.

[@mikeford1875]

The best speech ever given at a political convention

[@peggyhaven3628]

What a speech bill clinton gave amazing. Love him. He was a great president.

[@sjs928]

I say let Bill run again...LANDSLIDE WIN !!!! He's the political rockstar

[@hydroturd]

regardless of your party affiliation, you have to admit this former president gave a great speech. This is the kind of speech I think everyone wants politicians to give: using facts + legislation, it gives you something to learn about and research as opposed to pure opinions and hype speeche.

[@BoxOfOranges84]

You've come a long way from 1988 William.

[@JohnSavona]

The clintons are badasses

[@HowToMakeFriendsX]

Amazing man.

[@MicahAP514]

Bill Clinton's a boss this speech was supposed to be bout half the length of what it was he just kept going with more stuff and he had to keep stopping because people kept clapping

[@aimenkhan368]

Explainer-in-chief indeed :))

[@JWA8402]

That fella otta run for President...

[@thephantomeagle2]

You're kidding Harold. Bill still has approval ratings above 70%.

[@JNM123]

such a good public speaker.

[@Peezster]

I'm an independent.....But all power to you

[@lniniaa]

Great guy!

[@stormy5969]

A master..., brilliant.

[@Asrith19]

I wish he could run for president again!!

[@amaldrew3830]

Everybody in that auditorium feels like 1992 campaign aura

[@FridayWeekend]

Thank you so much former President Bill Clinton

[@diaboard]

I would vote for Clinon if I could...

[@hookem2003]

He is still the best president in my generation.

[@ErikID142]

Can we get this guy back, too?

[@paskowitz]

RELEASE THE CLINTON!

[@williamirizarry5480]

goooo clinton

[@noirnetwork]

The President has spoken.

[@TyrSkyFatherOfTheGods]

24:30 - You can see the prompter.

[@mikeeaton]

It's amazing how you can deliver a fantastic speech....when you speak truth. Historically I've been a Republican, unfortunately they've made it impossible to continue to follow them to the far right. Clinton can deliver one heck of a speech!

[@garymclaughin]

Good job well done 👏

[@erryan10]

Bill Clinton is a rock star!

[@user-qc9ml2ih4h]

هذا الخطاب تابعته صباح يوم الغد من إلقائه مترجما إلى اللغة العربية عن طريق قناة الحرة الأمريكية الناطقة بالعربية كان عظاما عظيما مؤثرا. أبحث عن ترجمته العربية إلى اليوم. الله يهديه ويهدي أسرته.

[@David_Hendrickson]

I got super confused after the first minute because I thought this was his 2016 speech.

[@BatteryPeople11]

The United States raised taxes to pay for every war in its history - even the war for independence. WW2 tax revenues tripled as a share of GDP, Korea tax revenues jumped 4%. LBJ's decision not to raise taxes for Vietnam, increased inflation, eventually ended the gold standard, led to petro-dollars. Until Bush, the US never cut taxes during wartime.

[@zebbedi]

Well said.

[@IcarusLime]

Damn, Bubba. You talk a lot, but I dig it :D

[@OgreBattleFight]

I can't vote for Clinton again, but I can vote for Obama! hahah.

[@marcelazabedra2131]

Clint the best presidant

[@DStyleBoxing]

If only Presidents could get three terms

[@aad1236]

I feel like saying Obama Obama Obama Obama lol

[@Khun.Pattaya]

wish i could speak like him

[@JerryStone]

The most eloquent man in the world. I love him.

[@pauldudley8837]

This is one of my favorite political speeches. Clinton delivers!!

[@RollOpeo1]

can they just elect clinton again? what a power couple

[@Sleevemonger]

Bill was always a good speaker, a smart speaker, but I think this was the best speech of his life and political career. You Must Vote for Barack Obama!

[@sornjessen540]

I miss this guy.

[@AzSymes]

great great speech.

[@ReliableInsider]

He *is* on your side.

[@zarifbajrami454]

pershendetje dhe respekt zotri PRESIDENT BILL CLINTONCETNTER RESPEKT RESPEKT RESPEKT