Bill Clinton actually said...

Mexico's early repayment of $700 million serves proof that our actions were proper and that they will be rewarded.

By devolving Job Corps to the States, S. 143 would create over 40 costly, duplicative State administrative arrangements for Job Corps.

I am determined that we will make sure that in the United States we will have the tools, the means we need to keep the American people safe.

You knew that the costs of your action were high but the costs of inaction were far greater.