Bill Clinton actually said...

"I, therefore, declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of California."

"We need to see and hear what it is the community wants to become over the next 10 years."

"I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of California... is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster R..."

"You are authorized to provide Individual Assistance and Public Assistance in the designated areas."