Bill Clinton actually said...

"Illegal drugs plague our communities, causing despair and illness, and, most importantly, contributing significantly to unacceptable levels of crime and violence."

"It is wrong for the Congress to shut the Government down just to make a political point the week before Christmas."

"The cycle must be broken."

"I am also directing you to take all appropriate steps to encourage States to adopt and implement the same policies that we are initiating at the Federal level."