Bill Clinton actually said...

"He was a man of vision whose strength helped bring Europe and the West through a period of tough confrontation to the peaceful, undivided Europe we are building today."

"We hope the sorrow of this difficult time will be eased by an appreciation of the profound contribution that President Mitterrand made to his nation and the world."

"He was a great statesman."

"At this point, the Congress should work with me to reach agreement on these six measures."