Bill Clinton actually said...

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

To keep America growing, to keep America leading, we have to continue to create high-wage jobs.

We have to pull together, not apart, to compete and win in the global economy.

I will use it to negotiate trade agreements that will keep us competitive, boost our exports, create more good jobs, and raise our standard ...