Big Quote by Nina Easton
“In 1996, Bill Clinton declared the era of big government over in the State of the Union address.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: State of the Union, 1996, Bill Clinton
Clinton announced a shift away from large government programs.
In simple terms: Big government era ended in 1996 speech.
Recognize policy shifts in political discourse.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- opposition parties
- public opinion
- policy implementation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How did this shift affect public services?
- What were the economic impacts?
Policy changes can be rhetorical.