Bill Clinton actually said...

"This proposal offers the best chance in a generation to break through the stalemate between the parties that has blocked progress for reform."

"Working together to follow up on our New Hampshire agreement, we have a rare opportunity for truly bipartisan cooperation on a matter of urgent concern to the American people."

"Never have the ties between our nations been more important, and never have they been closer."

"Going into this meeting the United States is in a strong position to continue leading our allies in the fight for long term global prosperity."