Bill Clinton actually said...

I am grateful to have you as our partner in facing all these common challenges.

I know I speak for all Americans when I express our condolences to the people of France on the loss of our friend President Mitterrand.

On behalf of the American people, it is my pleasure to welcome back to Washington the leader of a great nation and a great people, President...

I welcome France's decision to end nuclear testing in the Pacific and its strong support for signing a zero-yield comprehensive nuclear test...