Bill Clinton actually said...

"I hereby determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to draw down articles and services."

"It is also an opportunity to look back on our failures and shortcomings during the past year; not to dwell on them with bitterness and regret, but to learn from our mistakes so that the new year will ..."

"It is essential that we work together to enact the third element of the Agreement, the appropriations bills for fiscal year 1998."

"I want to thank all of its members and staff for their service and contribution on these important issues."