Bill Clinton actually said...

"A free press roots out corruption, even though it sometimes aggravates political leaders."

"I have invested a lot in both the change and the continuity because I think they are terribly important."

"This is already a period of change in Japan, and I would hope that that would be viewed with hope and not with fear by the Japanese people."

"I come here with an outstretched hand and the hope that all of the ferment and change and political debate going on in Japan will be a very positive thing for your people and for our relationship."