Bill Clinton actually said...

"This initiative resulted in the enactment of the Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 1997, which I signed into law on December 17, 1997."

"H.R. 3267 is inconsistent with the principles that the Administration believes should underlie the Salton Sea restoration effort."

"Based on these concerns, the Administration strongly opposes H.R. 3267, as amended in the nature of a substitute."

"Consistent with my commitment to create a more responsive government, the executive branch continues to implement my policy of maintaining the number of advisory committees within the ceiling of 534 r..."