Bill Clinton actually said...

"We are facing the health care issue, the welfare reform issue."

"He is well-qualified to serve as our country's Ambassador to Kuwait, and I am pleased he has agreed to accept this new assignment."

"Ryan Clark Crocker has led a distinguished career in the foreign service and has a keen understanding of the issues facing Kuwait and the rest of the Middle East."

"I also want to just say a special word of thanks to all of your for braving this weather and for coming out and for bringing your messages as well as your support."