Bill Clinton actually said...

I proclaim March 25, 1998, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.

This is a good time. We're working; we're doing remarkably well as a country.

As we celebrate Saint Patrick's Day once again, we remember with special pride the gifts of Irish Americans: faith in God, lilt and laughter...

I thought the whole purpose of democracy was to give people power in a limited fashion for a limited time.