Bill Clinton actually said...

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

"H.R. 920 combines compassion with a healthy dose of common sense."

"I believe that, as a Nation, we have a moral obligation, as well as an economic interest, to help these families stay afloat while they attempt to find jobs."

"I think you should wait until the—I think, first of all, the American people should be very proud of the work done by the law enforcement authorities."