Bill Clinton actually said...

"Policies of the Federal Government should recognize the responsibility of—and should encourage opportunities for—States, local governments, private associations, neighborhoods, families, and individua..."

"Each agency shall have an effective process to permit elected officials and other representatives of Indian tribal governments to provide meaningful and timely input."

"Effective public policy is often achieved when there is competition among the several States in the fashioning of different approaches to public policy issues."

"The structure of government established by the Constitution is premised upon a system of checks and balances."