It's easy for politicians to throw money at problems because it's not their money. And part of the problem is that they spend so much money they lose perspective. A million dollars becomes a very small sum. Oh well, I guess it is kinda nice that he's kissing his own wife instead of somebody else's. But those pursuing a political career, even when they start out as budget-cutters, soon change.
Some cures are worse than the disease.
Actually, Clinton just wants to make a deal. When in Washington .