Bill Clinton actually said...

"H.R. 883 would prohibit federal officials from nominating sites under existing international conservation agreements without congressional authorization for each site."

"We will continue to maintain a robust posture and have established a rapid reinforcement capability to supplement our forces in the Gulf, if needed."

"I urge Speaker Hastert and Majority Leader Lott to move promptly to schedule votes on this important and long overdue legislation."

"Local communities, in practice, initiate the nomination process."