Bill Clinton actually said...

"It is important to the security interests of the United States that the aforementioned amount shall be reduced by $247 million."

"I know the Attorney General shares my commitment to those important environmental laws."

"This step will provide some help to individuals and States in preparing for the dramatic restriction of access to benefits that legal immigrants will face under the welfare reform bill."

"I hereby authorize that such $247 million in loan guarantee authority shall remain available."