Bill Clinton actually said...
I am prepared to support H.R. 1833, however, if it is amended to make clear that the prohibition of this procedure does not apply to situations in which the selection of the procedure, in the medical judgment of the attending physician, is necessary to preserve the life of the woman or avert serious adverse health consequences to the woman.
Context
Letter to Representative John Conyers, Jr., on Abortion Legislation
02/27/1996