As President Clinton enjoyed high approval ratings and succeeded in implementing progressive reforms such improvement of the welfare system, strengthened environmental regulations, established the framework for global electronic commerce, created more jobs, succeeded in expanding international trade and peace initiatives in Africa, Middle East and he also promoted a framework for peace to end the conflict in Northern Ireland. Clinton left the White House with a budget surplus.<ref>[http://www.clintonlibrary.gov/william-j.-clinton-bio.html Domestic and International Agenda]</ref> | As President Clinton enjoyed high approval ratings and succeeded in implementing progressive reforms such improvement of the welfare system, strengthened environmental regulations, established the framework for global electronic commerce, created more jobs, succeeded in expanding international trade and peace initiatives in Africa, Middle East and he also promoted a framework for peace to end the conflict in Northern Ireland. Clinton left the White House with a budget surplus.<ref>[http://www.clintonlibrary.gov/william-j.-clinton-bio.html Domestic and International Agenda]</ref> |