Bill Clinton worked.
William Jefferson Clinton ( born August 19 , 1946 ) is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001 . Prior to the Presidency he was the 40th Governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981 and the state 's 42nd Governor from 1983 to 1992 . The Governor of Arkansas is the head of the executive branch of Arkansas 's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state 's military forces . The governor has a duty to enforce state laws , and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Arkansas General Assembly , to convene the legislature , and to grant pardons , except in cases of treason and impeachment .