Bill Clinton actually said...

"No one has made a compelling case to me, publicly or privately, that it is not in our national interests to continue to work with the President of Russia."

"He is well-qualified to serve as our country's Ambassador to Kuwait, and I am pleased he has agreed to accept this new assignment."

"I also want to just say a special word of thanks to all of your for braving this weather and for coming out and for bringing your messages as well as your support."

"Ryan Clark Crocker has led a distinguished career in the foreign service and has a keen understanding of the issues facing Kuwait and the rest of the Middle East."