Bill Clinton actually said...

I am returning herewith without my approval, H.R. 4733, the 'Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2001.'

Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval Energy and Water Development Appropriations Legislation

10/06/2000

More Bill Clinton Quotes

We could balance the budget, literally, in 15 minutes tomorrow afternoon.

The issue here is over the policies involving Medicare, Medicaid, education, the environment...

I am for balancing the budget in 7 years, but I want to protect the fundamental priorities of the American people.

We have bent over backwards to reach good faith, honorable, principled compromise.