Bill Clinton actually said...

The people of the States are free, subject only to restrictions in the Constitution itself or in constitutionally authorized Acts of Congres...

Continued exchanges of technical information with other governments about Y2K experiences will help to limit potential Y2K problems in our t...

I remain committed to work with any Members of Congress, from both parties, to achieve that goal.

Being prepared with alternate operating plans provides an important extra layer of insurance against unexpected difficulties.