Bill Clinton actually said...

From the day I became President I worked hard to help California, and I think the people of California know that.

I think it's important to remember that.

I hereby determine that... the provision of assistance under Chapter 6 of Part II of the Act in amounts in excess of funds otherwise availab...

I therefore direct the drawdown of commodities and services from the inventory and resources of the Departments of Defense, Justice, Treasur...