Bill Clinton: “Well, again I will say, first of all, let's--there's something to be said for not making matters worse. And most of us…”

“Well, again I will say, first of all, let's--there's something to be said for not making matters worse. And most of us, every day, make decisions in an imperfect environment in which we make responsible decisions. This is one thing adults have to do for their children all the time, in which you say, ``Well, I'm not going to make a perfect decision here, but at least we're not going to make things worse.'' And that's the position we have taken. I think the liquor industry itself once thought that there was a distinction to be drawn if, for no other reason than alcohol content, between beer and wine and hard liquor, which is why they observed this distinction for 50 years. They thought there was a distinction for 50 years; otherwise, they would not have observed it. That was their opinion for 50 years, and I think they were right. And so I would say, the FCC--if there is no difference, if there are problems--the FCC can evaluate whatever evidence comes in, and the liquor industry would be free to present that information to the FCC. But I believe there is a distinction, and I think there is a very powerful argument for doing no harm. Why make things worse? Why backslide? Meeting With King Hussein of Jordan”