Bill Clinton actually said...

"I think they're a real shining example for emerging democracies in Africa and on other continents as well."

"I congratulate the Senators from both parties who voted to break the filibuster of campaign finance reform."

"I have long believed that we will not give the middle class the economic growth and health care reform it needs unless we also reform our political system."

"I'm particularly pleased to have the President here as the first African head of state received by my administration."