Bill Clinton actually said...

I have authorized these actions in view of the danger posed to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.

I urge the Congress to enact legislation providing for such an increase, and if Congress fails to act, I will use my executive authority to ...

I hereby order: Section 1.

Our battle against terrorism did not begin with the bombing of our Embassies in Africa, nor will it end with today's strike.