Bill Clinton actually said...

Our children, our schools, our future are far too important to be anything less than world class.

I have determined that my proposal for a total civilian raise of 2.8 percent remains appropriate.

Full statutory civilian pay increases of 10 percent in 1998 are inconsistent with the task of reaching balance by 2002.

I do not believe that it will materially affect our ability to continue to attract and retain a quality Federal work force.