Bill Clinton actually said...

"I restated the position of the administration, which is now well-known in the public, that we were opposed to the introduction of American ground forces."

"I am very, very hopeful that the United States and France can be partners in updating our common interests."

"I believe the United States has an obligation to try to stop the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction."

"I think it is entirely possible that such a meeting might be useful."