Bill Clinton actually said...

"This provision would adversely affect the operation of several preemptive Federal statutes."

"I commend all the talented and dedicated men and women of the National Park Service for telling the story of the people and places that have shaped our destiny."

"Such a procedure threatens to undermine the independence of the Federal Judiciary that Article III of the Constitution was intended to secure."

"I am very pleased that the House Republican leadership will heed the call of congressional reformers and allow a vote on campaign finance reform."