Political Quotes

Bill Clinton: “When I got--I cannot confirm any final reports. Last night--maybe it was 2:30 this morning, quarter to 3, it was about…”

On the recordAugust 18, 1996
When I got--I cannot confirm any final reports. Last night--maybe it was 2:30 this morning, quarter to 3, it was about that time when I got a call. I was told that they thought the pilot had turned around to come back to the airport. And that's the last--that's the last word I have on the facts. But we should be able to tell you more by the end of the day, because they're out there. ``60 Minutes'' Interview
Said by
Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

Share

More from Bill Clinton

Jul 3, 2025

End welfare as we know it

msnbc.com
May 31, 2025

The American people don't pay you to have personal feelings. They pay you to deliver for them.

cbsnews.com
May 31, 2025

I thought he was a good president.

cbsnews.com
Oct 14, 2025

Keeping everyone engaged until the agreement was reached

nypost.com

Other voices in this conversation