Bill Clinton actually said...

I am full of pride but also some regret.

I am convinced that when future students look upon this time, they will rank John Shalikashvili as among the greatest Chairmen of the Joint ...

He had a talent for presenting everyday cultural symbols in ways that attracted our attention and gave these images a new meaning.

Our Nation can be very grateful that, probably for the only time in his entire career, he failed in his mission.