Bill Clinton actually said...

I do not believe that it will materially affect our ability to continue to attract and retain a quality Federal work force.

I will use it to negotiate trade agreements that will keep us competitive, boost our exports, create more good jobs, and raise our standard ...

To keep America growing, to keep America leading, we have to continue to create high-wage jobs.

We have to pull together, not apart, to compete and win in the global economy.