Bill Clinton actually said...

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

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 regre...

Hillary and I extend best wishes that the coming year will be blessed with great abundance, true peace, and lasting joy.