Bill Clinton actually said...

This budget reserves that surplus—I want to say it again—this budget reserves that surplus.

Because America continues to have a tremendous stake in world affairs, my budget proposes the necessary funds to maintain national security.

This budget marks the end of an era, an end to decades of deficits that have shackled our economy.

By reaching balance, my budget represents a remarkable turnaround in our fiscal policy over the last five years.