Bill Clinton actually said...

But mostly, I just want to welcome him here and give him the chance to make a few remarks.

We'll answer all the other questions at the press conference.

Today's ceremony is about a moment in 1882 when our Government did not do all it could do to protect an individual American's freedom.

With great pleasure and humility, I now offer a full pardon to Lieutenant Henry Ossian Flipper of the United States Army.