If Bush wasn't happy with the intel, "because Clinton screwed things up so bad", he probably would have stated strong reservations, or maybe, never even pursued the whole thing. But he didn't so its our (every American's) baby now.
As others have stated, the ends will justify the means.
Just trying to encourage pause when we are struck by the temptation to place blame or avoid responsibility. I just don't think Clinton was rubbing his hands together and cackling "YEsssss....we'll GUT the intelligence establishment...bwahahaha!". But was he bowing to pressure to avoid expensive and "unpleasant" activities involved in collecting HUMINT? Well, after Mogadishu, naturally....how else do you get re-elected unless you play nice? It's a game ALL politicians play.