Bill Clinton actually said...

"The people of southern California are responding courageously to the challenge of restoring their lives and their communities in the wake of the earthquake."

"The White House announced the appointment of Stanley Roth as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Asian Affairs, Sandra Kristoff as Special Assistant to the President and Senior ..."

"I extend best wishes to all for a wonderful St. Patrick's Day."

"The California earthquake proved that seismic retrofitting works."