Bill Clinton actually said...

Now it will not stop us from responding both quickly and compassionately to veterans' needs.

To those of you here who defended us in that war, I salute you, and on behalf of all the American people, I thank you.

To each and every American who has worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces, we say simply, from the bottom of our hearts, thank y...

A grateful nation thanks you with this day and with all our hearts for what you have done and what you continue to do.