Bill Clinton actually said...

It reflected the wisdom and foresight of American leaders who saw that our national interests at the end of the 20th century were best served by transferring the canal to Panama.

Context

Statement on the Transfer of the Panama Canal to the Republic of Panama

12/13/1999

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