Bill Clinton actually said...

Even though this is April Fools' Day, that's not April fools.

I'm proud of you and the work you do, and so is the Nation you have chosen to serve.

I believe that freedom, like anything sweet, is hard to take from people once they have had a taste of it.

Whatever form it takes, your leadership will make an important contribution not only to the Navy but to the security of our great Nation.