Bill Clinton actually said...

"I congratulate the people of Estonia, Germany, Latvia, and Russia on this historic occasion."

"In my opinion, this alternative pay plan for a 2 percent pay increase under section 5303 will not materially affect the Government's ability to recruit or retain well-qualified employees."

"These considerations, as well, lead me to conclude that the substantially larger pay increase that would otherwise automatically go into effect is not appropriate at this time."

"The United States will continue its active support for this process with the goal of a brighter and more peaceful future for all of our people in the next century."