Bill Clinton actually said...

Your work underscores a crucial point: In order to make life better for people within our borders, we often need to take actions beyond our borders.

Remarks to the United States Coast Guard in Seattle

11/19/1993

More Bill Clinton Quotes

That is the real America, and no matter what else happens, we should never forget it.

Each act of service pulls us together and pushes us forward.

Americans were united in a spirit of service.

It is that spirit which we honor today.