Bill Clinton actually said...

"Men and women of Task Force Eagle, I know the burden of our country's leadership now weighs most heavily on you and your families."

"But I do want you to go there on a mission of peace."

"To General Thurman's family and friends and to the Army community, I extend my heartfelt condolences."

"You are about to do something very important for your Nation, very important for the world, very important for the future that you want your own children to have."