Bill Clinton actually said...

"I call upon all Americans to celebrate these days with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities."

"I want to thank the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee for endorsing the nomination of Dr. Foster to be Surgeon General and for doing it in a bipartisan fashion."

"This is a good day for the United States, and I look forward to going on to the next stage and to working right through until we get Dr. Foster confirmed."

"I still believe that the action we took was appropriate."