Bill Clinton actually said...

Let us be grateful that our Nation is at peace and rejoice in the progress we have made to bring about peace on Earth.

At Christmas and throughout the year the greatest gift of all we can give our own children is to make their world more safe, more peaceful, ...

Merry Christmas, and God bless you all.

His work here at the White House is evidence of his deep respect for our country, its system of government, and its people.