Bill Clinton actually said...

"I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of California... is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster R..."

"If we need to do it, we can."

"You are authorized to provide Individual Assistance and Public Assistance in the designated areas."

"Racial and ethnic segregation, both in the private housing market and in public and assisted housing, has been well documented."