Bill Clinton actually said...

I'm optimistic that we will balance the budget, and I know we have come too far to let this opportunity slip away.

Only you can do that, with the courage of an open mind and the generosity of an open heart.

Today I announced that we will provide Federal disaster assistance in situations where response is beyond the capability of State and local ...

It would be wrong and almost inconceivable for the United States to default on its debt.