Gingrich vs. Clinton, Boehner vs. Obama: Government Shutdowns, Then and Now Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email President Clinton, House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Vice President Al Gore at the 1997 State of the Union Address ( White House ) Produced by Jillian Weinberger Produced by PRI and WNYC