Bill Clinton actually said...

"We want to welcome back those of you who have been furloughed and express our deep appreciation to all of you in the federal work force."

"I hope that no Congress will ever again shut the Federal Government down in this way."

"But—whether you were furloughed or working—by your commitment and your sacrifice, you continued to serve our nation as loyally as ever during this crisis."

"Let us be clear: there was absolutely no excuse for this shutdown."