Bill Clinton actually said...

"That was the analysis even across the river here in Virginia."

"The consensus bill on the District passed by both Houses remains acceptable to me, and I would sign it if it were presented as a stand-alone bill or unattached to objectionable legislation."

"For these reasons, this across-the-board cut is not acceptable."

"The legislation also contains crippling cuts in key education, labor, and health priorities and undermines our capacity to manage these programs effectively."