Bill Clinton actually said...

"We have asked the Counsel's office to advise us concerning the ethical and legal requirements that would govern any future efforts to address both the substantial legal fees already accumulated and th..."

"We also want to thank Michael Cardozo, the executive director of the Trust, the cochairs, Father Theodore Hesburgh and Nicholas Katzenbach, and the other trustees."

"Hillary and I are immensely grateful for their assistance."

"Hillary and I want to thank the thousands of people who contributed so generously to the Presidential Legal Expense Trust."