Bill Clinton actually said...

"I congratulate Representatives Chris Shays, Martin Meehan, and their colleagues for their courage and their persistence."

"Tonight's vote for the Shays-Meehan bill is a breakthrough in the fight for bipartisan campaign finance reform."

"I hope when the history books are written, it will look like a pretty good investment that was made in a young man from a modest family in a small town a long time ago."

"I believe all these things are necessary to help all of you live up to their God-given potential."