1992 – 2000
President: Clinton
National Debt: Drastically reduced
National Budget: Current surplus and projected $5 trillion surplus
Economy: Largest and most stable consistent growth period in history
Military Casualties: Practically none
2001 – 2009
President: Bush
National Debt: Largest ever
National Budget: Largest projected deficit in history and $4 trillion cumulative debt expected
Economy: Worst condition since Great Depression. Some of nation’s largest financial institutions collapse.
Military Casualties: Over 4,000 dead in Iraq alone, over 30,000 wounded and maimed.