Bill Clinton actually said...

"I have exercised my statutory authority to declare a national emergency with respect to the grave acts of violence committed by foreign terrorists that threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace proces..."

"I'll admit that last year when this reform didn't pass I was disappointed."

"Attempts to disrupt the Middle East peace process through terrorism by groups opposed to peace have threatened and continue to threaten vital interests of the United States."

"Now when Congress passes a law, it will immediately know the consequences of the law if it affects private employers as well."