Bill Clinton actually said...

"I am confident we can make the changes necessary and work together to advance our shared values and our common interests."

"The United States has a vital stake in the success of reform in the New Independent States (NIS) of the former Soviet Union."

"Mr. Morningstar will also act as Chairman of the previously established interagency NIS Assistance Coordination Group."

"I promised to cut the work force, and that's what I'm doing."