Bill Clinton actually said...

People are never in hopeless circumstances unless they have no power to do anything about it.

I have asked Ambassador Holbrooke to use his proven negotiating skills and superb knowledge of the region to support the U.N. efforts.

We are all far richer, and more caring, for his having shared his time on Earth with the human family.

I transmit herewith for Senate advice and consent to ratification the Convention Between the United States of America and the Swiss Confeder...