Read the following excerpt.

"… the era of big government is over,… but we cannot go back to the time when our citizens were left to fend for themselves."

– President William Clinton

What message did President Clinton convey in this statement?

A.
He wanted to eliminate all government subsidies to individuals and businesses.
B.
He sought to reduce the wages of government employees to provide aid for poor families.
C.
He wanted to reduce government spending by reforming social programs.
D.
He sought to eliminate all government programs that addressed social issues.