Bill Clinton actually said...

"With their banking expertise and demonstrable commitments to public service, Anne Hall and Andrew Hove are outstanding choices for the FDIC Board."

"One of the greatest pleasures of being President is the authority to choose recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom."

"They honored our country by becoming five legendary defenders of our freedoms in return."

"We honor these people not for any private success, not for any personal pursuit of glory but for their selfless devotion to the public interest."