Bill Clinton actually said...

I cannot in good conscience sign a bill that funds the operations of Congress and the White House before funding our schools.

Remarks on the Veto of Legislative Branch, Treasury, and General Appropriations Legislation and an Exchange With Reporters

10/30/2000

More Bill Clinton Quotes

I just want to thank you for doing this and for being brave enough to do it.

I hope it was a great gift for you, because for your country it was a great gift.

President's initiative on race

British Petroleum's bold strategy is further proof that we need not choose between a healthy economy and a healthy environment.