Bill Clinton actually said...

"We can balance the budget without the deep cuts in education, without the deep cuts in the environment, without letting Medicare wither on the vine."

"I vetoed the spending bill sent to me by Congress last night because America can never accept under pressure what it would not accept in free and open debate."

"The Government is partially shutting down because Congress has failed to pass the straightforward legislation necessary to keep the Government running."

"I will continue to fight for my principles: a balanced budget that does not undermine Medicare, education or the environment, and that does not raise taxes on working families."