Bill Clinton actually said...

"The United States has a great deal to gain from a strong, successful, democratic Russia."

"I don't view this as a—this is not a talk about aid; this is a talk about a long-term partnership."

"The people know that America needs our plan to put 500,000 Americans back to work by beginning the investments we need in a stronger, smarter economy."

"I'm very encouraged by the things that President Yeltsin has stood for, and the fight that he's waging now."