Bill Clinton actually said...

"This law moves us in a more sensible direction."

"The Hatch Act reforms in this bill will provide Federal and postal employees the opportunity to exercise their citizenship more fully and freely for the first time in over 50 years."

"This balanced measure will ensure Americans fair and impartial administration of Federal laws, while providing Federal and postal employees the rights that are essential to their independent exercise ..."

"For too long, the rights of Federal and postal workers to express themselves and fully participate in our political process have been curtailed."