Bill Clinton actually said...

I think the American people made it quite clear that they do not support the Government-shutdown way of governing America.

Remarks on the Legislative Accomplishments of the 104th Congress and an Exchange With Reporters

09/25/1996

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This bill is unacceptable because it would unduly restrict our ability to protect America's natural resources and cultural heritage.

We can and will continue to prosecute and convict these criminal drug users.

We owe that to the American people.

I cannot permit it to happen.