Bill Clinton actually said...

"Millions of Americans should not be held hostage to the hope that their State might pass legislation providing these protections."

"Well, this son of immigrants has done his dead-level-best to make sure that in our country everybody does have a chance."

"We are very much in need of them, and we'll make good use of them."

"Now we all know why he fought so hard for the working people of our country."