Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents

Monday, January 20, 1997 Volume 33—Number 3 Pages 41–55

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Addresses and Remarks Letters and Messages Congressional , presentation Ramadan, message—41 to African-American heroes of World War Proclamations II—42 Israeli-Palestinian agreement on Hebron—48 Religious Freedom Day—51 Mexico’s repayment of loans—48 Statements by the President Presidential Medal of Freedom, presentations Secretary of Defense Perry—45 Bombing of a women’s health clinic in Senator Bob Dole—51 Atlanta, GA—50 Radio address—41 Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1997 appropriations—47 Communications to Congress National economy—47 Northern Ireland peace process—45 Intelligence community budget, letter transmitting report—45 Supplementary Materials Acts approved by the President—55 Interviews With the News Media Checklist of White House press releases—54 Exchanges with reporters Digest of other White House Briefing Room—48 announcements—53 Roosevelt Room—48 Nominations submitted to the Senate—54

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Message on the Observance of put up with the insecurity and loss that goes Ramadan with rampant crime. I was determined to January 10, 1997 turn that around, to give people the tools they need to take back their streets and Warm greetings to all those celebrating the schools and neighborhoods, to reestablish a sacred month of Ramadan. sense of security and true freedom in our Each year during Ramadan, Muslims country, and to restore our people’s faith in across America and around the world com- the power of law and order. memorate God’s revelation of the Koran to We had a comprehensive plan to fight Muhammad with a month of rigorous fasting crime, to put 100,000 new community police and devout prayer. This period of discipline officers on the street and tough new penalties for body, mind, and spirit draws the Muslim on the books, to keep guns away from crimi- community closer not only to God, but also nals by passing the Brady bill and banning to their fellow human beings. assault weapons, to steer young people away By experiencing hunger during Ramadan, from crime, gangs, and drugs in the first the followers of Muhammad learn true com- place. This approach is working. passion for the poor of the world who go hun- This week the FBI reported that serious gry every day. By reflecting on God’s teach- crime dropped another 3 percent last year, ings in the Koran, they learn humility and dropping for the 5th year in a row, the long- the beauty of forgiveness. And, by their ex- est decline in more than 25 years. This is ample of devotion and self-discipline during great news, not because it gives us a chance Ramadan, Muslims remind us all that our to sit back and rest on our laurels but because true strength is derived, not from food and it does show all of us that if we work together drink, but from closeness to God. we can make a difference. As the crescent moon marks the beginning Now that we’ve finally turned the crime of Ramadan again this year, Hillary and I ex- on the run, we have to redouble our efforts. tend our best wishes for a holy and memo- We have to drive the forces of violence fur- rable observance. ther and further into retreat. And as we move forward, we have to remember that we’re not just fighting against crime, we’re fighting for NOTE: This message was released by the Office the kind of nation we want to build together of the Press Secretary on January 11. for the 21st century, for an America where people feel safe when they walk around the The President’s Radio Address block at night and untroubled when they kiss January 11, 1997 their children goodbye in the morning, an America where nobody’s grandmother lives Good morning. Today I want to talk about across the street from a crackhouse and no- how to build upon the progress we’ve made body’s child walks to school through a neigh- together in working against crime and vio- borhood overrun by gangs. We’re fighting for lence, and especially how we can fight against our children and for their future. youth crime. As I begin my second term as President, Four years ago it seemed to many Ameri- the next stage in our fight must center on cans as if the forces of crime and violence keeping our children safe and attacking the had gained an intractable hold over our coun- scourge of juvenile crime and gangs. I want try, and law-abiding Americans were afraid every police officer, prosecutor, and citizen that from now on they would just have to in America working together to keep our 41

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young people safe and young criminals off lence, this will be the top crime fighting pri- the streets. This should be America’s top pri- ority of my second term. I’ve asked the Attor- ority in the fight for law and order over the ney General to closely examine the growing next 4 years. I pledge it will be mine. threat of witness intimidation by gangs and We must help parents protect their chil- to recommend strong measures to stop it that dren and bring order and discipline to their can be included in this legislation. We must lives. That’s why I support school uniforms not allow the very gangs we’re fighting to and community-based curfews. That’s why grind the wheels of justice to a halt. we made zero tolerance for guns in schools Over the past 4 years we’ve shown that the law of the land and passed Megan’s Law we can roll back crime and violence. Now to demand that States tell a community is no time to let up. There is still too much whenever a dangerous sexual predator enters of it. But if we continue to work together, its midst. Now we must do more to give to stand up for what is right, to work with young people something to say yes to, after our community police officers, to take re- school, on weekends, and in the summer. sponsibility for ourselves and our families And we must finish the job of putting and the other children in our communities 100,000 police on our streets. who need a guiding hand and an encouraging At the same time, young people must un- word, if we’ll do all these things, we can keep derstand that if they break the law, they will the crime rate coming down and we can build be punished, and if they commit violent the future our children deserve. crimes, they will be punished severely. I am Thanks for listening. determined to break the backs of criminal NOTE: The address was recorded at 4:55 p.m. on gangs that have ruined too many lives and January 10 in the Roosevelt Room at the White stolen too many futures by bringing the full House for broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on January 11. force of the law against them. One of the most difficult problems facing law enforcement in this fight is the power Remarks on Presenting the of gang members to thwart the criminal jus- Congressional Medal of Honor to tice system by threatening and intimidating African-American Heroes of the witnesses against them. Too many people World War II in too many communities will not testify January 13, 1997 about gang crimes because they are afraid of violent reprisal. We must not allow the The President. Secretary Perry, Secretary voice of justice to be frightened into silence Brown, other members of the administration, by the violent threats of gangs. General Shalikashvili and the members of Today the Justice Department is releasing the Joint Chiefs, General Powell, Senator a report called ‘‘Preventing Gang And Drug- Craig, Senator Kempthorne, Congressman Related Witness Intimidation.’’ This report Miller, the members of the families and is a handbook for police officers, prosecutors, friends of the medal recipients, and Mr. Ver- and judges, to help them overcome the dan- non Baker. I’d like to begin by thanking Shaw gerous obstacle witness intimidation poses to University; its president, Talbert Shaw; and the steady march of justice. It details the all the authors of the Shaw study on the nom- problems they face and helps to provide a ination of outstanding African-American sol- blueprint for them to follow that will signifi- diers for the Medal of Honor in the United cantly help State and local gang investigation States Army during World War II. and prosecution. Starting today, the Justice I also want to commend the Department Department will distribute this report to of the Army officials, former and present, thousands of police departments, prosecu- who commissioned this study and saw it tors, and judges across America. through. Together, your support and pains- In the coming weeks, I will submit to Con- taking research made this day possible. With- gress comprehensive legislation to combat out it, we would not be able to meet our youth violence and drug abuse. Together obligation as a people to an extraordinary with all our other efforts against youth vio- group of soldiers to whom we owe the great-

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est debt. Because of the hard work you have until his second tank was hit and he was done, history has been made whole today and killed. our Nation is bestowing honor on those who Edward Carter, the son of missionaries, have long deserved it. was crossing an open field in Germany when Fifty-two years ago on an August day, he was wounded five times. But Staff Ser- Harry Truman stood where I stand now and geant Carter continued to advance, and when awarded 28 Medals of Honor to veterans of eight of the enemy tried to capture him, he World War II in the largest such ceremony killed six, took two prisoner and brought ever held. President Truman described those them back for interrogation. In the face of medal recipients as a great cross-section of overwhelming danger, they never wavered. the . ‘‘These men love peace As he led a task force in , Lieuten- but are able to adjust themselves to the ne- ant Charles Thomas was wounded by intense cessity of war,’’ he said. fire. While helping others to find cover, he I believe Harry Truman was one of our was wounded again and again and again. But greatest Presidents. He had not a shred of he refused evacuation until he had made sure discrimination in his bones. He integrated that his forces could return fire effectively. the Armed Forces. But that day, something While scouting a forward position, Private was missing from his cross-section of Amer- First Class Willy James was pinned down for ica. No African-American who deserved the an hour. But he made his way back to his Medal of Honor for his service in World War platoon, planned a counterattack, and volun- II received it. Today we fill the gap in that teered to lead the assault and then was killed picture and give a group of heroes, who also going to the aid of his wounded platoon lead- love peace but adapted themselves to war, er. They were selfless. the tribute that has always been their due. When Private George Watson’s ship was Now and forever, the truth will be known attacked by enemy bombers, over and over about these African-Americans who gave so and over again he helped others to make it much that the rest of us might be free. to liferafts so that they might live, until he Today we recognize seven men as being himself was so exhausted, he was pulled among the bravest of the brave. Each of them down by the tow of the sinking ship. distinguished himself with extraordinary When the enemy surged into a town in valor in the famous words, ‘‘at the risk of Italy and drove out our forces, Lieutenant his life, above and beyond the call of duty.’’ John Fox volunteered to remain behind in In the greatest struggle in human history they an observation force post. He directed defen- helped to lead the forces of freedom to vic- sive artillery fire, and eventually he insisted tory. Their deeds remind us anew of the in- that that artillery fire be aimed at his own domitable power of the human spirit. And position. He said, ‘‘There are more of them they always will be remembered by men and than there are of us.’’ The barrage he so women who cherish liberty. bravely ordered killed him. And when our As recipients of the Medal of Honor, their forces recovered the position, they found his names join the roles of America’s heroes, riddled body among that of 100 German sol- along with Sergeant York, Eddie Ricken- diers. backer, Jimmy Doolittle, Audie Murphy, One of these heroes is here today. In an General Robert Foley, and Senator Bob assault on a mountain stronghold in Italy, Kerrey and only some 3,400 Americans in Lieutenant wiped out three the entire history of the United States. enemy machine gun nests, an observer post, For these men, heroism was a habit. and a dugout. I must say that Mr. Baker has of was awarded a not quite abandoned doing the impossible. while fighting in France in late I learned before this ceremony that he is now 1944. A week later he was terribly wounded 77 years young, but last year he got the better when his tank hit a mine. Refusing an order of a mountain lion that was stalking him. to withdraw, Sergeant Rivers took command [Laughter] I was also very moved, as I’m sure of another tank. He radioed in, ‘‘I see him. many of you were, by the comments quoted We’ll fight him.’’ And he kept on fighting in today’s Washington Post—or last week-

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end—about Mr. Baker’s creed in life. He was is stronger than ever. In the service of Gen- asked how he bore up under the lack of re- eral Colin Powell, General Benjamin Davis, spect and dignity and honor after all these General Chappie James, and countless other years. And he said, ‘‘Give respect before you outstanding African-Americans, we see the expect it, treat people the way you want to enormous strength that America’s diversity be treated, remember the mission, set the has given us. The men we honor here today example, keep going.’’ Those are words for help to make their historic progress possible. all of us. They were denied their Nation’s highest When Vernon Baker’s commanding officer honor, but their deeds could not be denied first wrote his award recommendation, he and they cleared the way to a better world. observed that Lieutenant Baker ‘‘desperately Today, America is profoundly thankful for wanted the men of his company to hold their the patriotism and the nobility of these men ground and was willing to sacrifice his own and for the example they set, which helped life in an effort to win our battle.’’ That pas- us to find the way to become a more just, sage was never forwarded. When Ruben Riv- more free nation. They helped America to ers died, no award recommendation was made for the deeds we remember today. It become more worthy of them and more true was felt that the Silver Star he had already to its ideals. been—he had been given already was reward To the families of the recipients who are enough for a black man. gone, may you take comfort in the honor that But when victory was complete in World has finally been done to your loved ones. And War II, our Government made a pledge to may God embrace their souls. And God bless correct cases in which Medals of Honor were you, Vernon Baker, and God bless America. deserved but not awarded. Today America Commander, post the orders. honors that pledge. On behalf of the , I award the Medal of [At this point, Comdr. John Richardson, Honor, our Nation’s highest military award, USN, read the citations, and Lt. Col. Michael to Vernon Baker; Edward Carter, Jr.; John G. Mudd, USA, assisted the President in pre- Fox; Willy F. James, Jr.; Ruben Rivers; senting the medals.] Charles Thomas; and George Watson. The President. I think it might be an ap- A soldier who receives the Medal of Honor propriate way to close to say that when I gave usually needs no further description. But we Mr. Watson’s medal to the Sergeant Major must remember something else here today. of the Army, he looked at it and smiled and These heroes distinguish themselves in an- he said, ‘‘This is indicative of the type of sol- other almost unique way. In the tradition of diers we have today, a group of people in African-Americans who have fought for our our military, men and women, that really do Nation as far back as Bunker Hill, they were reflect the vast and rich texture of our Na- prepared to sacrifice everything for freedom tion.’’ even though freedom’s fullness was denied As we adjourn, I would like to pay special to them. respect to the other African-Americans who We remember Edward Carter, who unsuc- are here who are now or have been in uni- cessfully requested combat duty for 3 years, form, to the other Medal of Honor winners because until 1944 African-Americans were who are here, and to all of you who have not allowed into action. When his request was finally granted, it was at the cost of his worked so that this day might become a re- sergeant’s stripes, because an African-Amer- ality. And to all of you again I say, your Na- ican was not allowed to command white tion thanks you, and God bless you. troops. Now those injustices are past. Thank you. Our military is among the most integrated institutions in America, a beacon to society, NOTE: The President spoke at 11:12 a.m. in the and among the most successful, for America East Room at the White House.

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Statement on the Northern Ireland Letter to Congressional Leaders Peace Process Transmitting a Report on the January 13, 1997 Intelligence Community Budget January 13, 1997 I welcome the resumption of the multiparty talks on the future of Northern Dear Mr. Chairman: Ireland in Belfast today. As the new year be- As required by section 501 of the Intel- gins, I urge the British and Irish Govern- ligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year ments and the leaders of Northern Ireland’s 1997, I transmit herewith the Report on Ex- political parties to press forward with their ecutive Branch Oversight of the Intelligence efforts to achieve a lasting settlement that Community Budget. This report describes will ensure peace, justice, prosperity, and op- actions taken to ensure adequate oversight portunity for the people they represent. I am by the executive branch of the budget of the proud of the contribution that Senator National Reconnaissance Office and the George Mitchell and his two cochairmen are budgets of other elements of the intelligence making to these important negotiations. community within the Department of De- fense. I am deeply outraged by the end of the Sincerely, IRA cease-fire, which threatens to plunge Northern Ireland into a senseless spiral of William J. Clinton violence. As we start a new year, I call again on the IRA to restore its cease-fire imme- NOTE: Identical letters were sent to Larry Com- diately. I have always believed that the Bel- best, chairman, House Permanent Select Com- fast talks will have a better chance of success mittee on Intelligence; Floyd Spence, chairman, House Committee on National Security; Arlen if all the elected parties, including Sinn Fein, Specter, chairman, Senate Select Committee on are at the table, but that can only happen Intelligence; and Strom Thurmond, chairman, if the IRA declares and implements a cease- Senate Committee on Armed Services. This letter fire in both words and deeds. I remain con- was released by the Office of the Press Secretary vinced that if such an action is taken, sub- on January 14. stantive and inclusive talks would soon fol- low. As I saw during my visit to Northern Ire- Remarks on Presenting the land just over a year ago, the overwhelming Presidential Medal of Freedom to majority of the people yearn for a just and Secretary of Defense William Perry lasting settlement and an end to the conflict in Fort Myer, Virginia that has divided them for so long. I am com- January 14, 1997 mitted to supporting the courageous people of both traditions who are working toward The President. Thank you very much. that goal. And I urge the loyalists to maintain General Shalikashvili, Mrs. Shalikashvili, dis- their cease-fire and refrain from descending tinguished leaders of United States Armed into a cycle of escalating violence. Forces, Members of Congress, service mem- Sadly, sectarian clashes during the summer bers in our Armed Forces assembled here revealed again the depth of suspicion and an- today, friends of Secretary and Mrs. Perry, imosity between the two communities of and to Bill and Lee and your children and Northern Ireland. When we look back in an- your grandchildren, your other family mem- other year’s time, I pray that we will call to bers who are here today. Let me say that mind images of hope and promise, reconcili- for Hillary and me this is a bittersweet day, ation and peace in Northern Ireland. My ad- a great privilege for us to be here to honor ministration remains committed to support- Bill and Lee, a great regret that our Nation ing the British and Irish Governments, the will be losing—as all nations must and we, political leaders, and the people of Northern too, must from time to time—one of the Ireland as they work to reach a just and last- ablest people who ever served the United ing settlement. States in any position. We come to honor Bill

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Perry, the leader, the statesman, and the Pentagon with commonsense acquisition and friend of America’s Armed Forces. financial reform. He never let the crisis of Once he was asked if he had ever aspired the moment deter him from meeting the to a career in Government service, and he long-term challenges and seizing the long- replied, ‘‘No, I was a math major.’’ Fortu- term opportunities to build a more secure nately for the rest of us, he set aside his love future for the United States. of mathematics and engineering to serve in He led our successful effort to dismantle demanding levels of Government where the and de-target thousands of Russian nuclear clarity and precision of his training and in- warheads once aimed at American cities and sight and ability were highly valued and sore- to eliminate nuclear warheads from ly needed. He did so with remarkable distinc- Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Belarus. The coop- tion, accomplishment, and integrity. And I erative threat reduction program he man- agree with Shali, when the history of our time aged has helped keep nuclear materials from is written, Bill Perry may well be recorded falling into the hands of rogue states and ter- as the most productive, effective Secretary rorists. He helped to build a new security of Defense the United States ever had. architecture in Europe through NATO’s His association with our military dates to Partnership For Peace program. He reinvigo- his service as an enlisted man at the end of rated our security ties with Japan and estab- World War II, then as an Army Reserve offi- lished new security relationships with Russia, cer. At Stanford he helped to educate and China, and our neighbors in Latin America. sharpen some of our Nation’s great young The Department of Defense is the largest minds. As a businessman, he created jobs and and most complex organization in our Na- prosperity for his home State of California. tion’s Government. He ran it hands-on. This As Under Secretary of Defense in the late method would be demanding enough at any 1970’s, it was his vision and drive and leader- Federal agency, but when your headquarters ship that brought from the drawing board to is the Pentagon and your staff numbers 3 mil- deployment in record time many of the ad- lion, what Bill calls ‘‘management by walking vanced technologies that were vital to our around’’ is all the more remarkable. But as Nation’s victory in Operation Desert Storm. has been said today by others who know well, Bill Perry was one of the great and, indeed, it is his affinity for and his commitment to unsung heroes of the Gulf war. our Nation’s troops, the men and women But we gather today, first and foremost, who serve at home, abroad, and at sea and to honor and thank Bill and Lee for their who are sent into harm’s way at a moment’s last 3 years leading the Defense Department. notice, which I most admire. This was a difficult job, but the perfect one In many of our private meetings together for Bill Perry. He completed the post-cold- over the last 3 years, Bill Perry would al- war drawdown of our Armed Forces while ways—always—bring up the welfare, the mo- increasing their readiness capabilities and rale, the interests, and the future of our men technological edge, something no one and women in uniform who are enlisted per- thought could be done. The simple fact is sonnel and their families. Secretary Perry’s that this is one of the great managerial many trips abroad—and as the most traveled achievements in our country’s history. Today Defense Secretary in the history of the our troops are the best trained, the best United States, there were many trips—were equipped, the best prepared fighting force as much about checking in with our troops in the world. And they have proven that again and their families and checking on their qual- and again on Bill Perry’s watch, from Haiti ity of life as they were about meeting with to Bosnia to the Persian Gulf. defense ministers and military leaders in Bill Perry downsized without downgrading other lands. morale. He always valued and honored the As a former private, his heart never left service of people who do the hard work of the members of the enlisted corps. As a ensuring our security. And as the Vice Presi- former lieutenant, he understood the leader- dent well knows, he brought reinventing ship demands we place upon our junior offi- Government right into the E Wing of the cers. But above all, he understood that

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whether enlisted or officer, military service Statement on the National Economy is the ultimate expression of patriotism by January 14, 1997 those who choose to wear our uniform. I will miss Bill Perry for many things, for Today’s Consumer Price Index report his thoughtful temperament and manner, for makes clear that 1996 was an exceptional speaking with the mathematician’s un- year for the economy in terms of low inflation adorned clarity, a rarity in Washington. and low unemployment. Indeed, the report Teddy Roosevelt said that those of us in posi- confirms that the combined rate of unem- tions of authority should speak softly and ployment and inflation, the so-called Misery carry a big stick. Bill Perry spoke softly and Index, was lower in 1996 than in any year carried the biggest stick in the world with since 1968. We also learned that in the last great care and a great effect. His quiet con- 3 years we have had stronger real average fidence was always an incredible comfort to hourly wage growth than during any 3-year me. There were qualities which our allies re- period in nearly two decades (1976–1978). lied upon, and as long as he was Secretary Moreover, the core inflation rate in 1996 was of Defense, I never went to bed a single night as low as any year since 1965. worried about the security of the United This is good news for the American people States or the welfare of our men and women and more evidence that our economic strat- egy is working. Now is the time to work to- in uniform. gether in a bipartisan fashion and build on His practice of bipartisanship earned Bill our success. That’s why we will continue our Perry the trust and respect of the Congress efforts to reduce the deficit to zero, expand and the American people as well as credibil- trade, and increase educational opportuni- ity abroad as an American who could speak ties. for the entire country. Many of you know that Secretary Perry’s personal hero is his predecessor, General George Marshall. Dur- Statement on 1997 Appropriations ing the crisis days of World War II, Marshall lived right here at Fort Myer and then went for the Immigration and on to become a great Secretary of State and Naturalization Service the third Secretary of Defense. While Bill January 14, 1997 Perry is one of just 16 to follow him in that difficult job, I believe he is the successor For many years, the Immigration and Nat- George Marshall would be most proud of. uralization Service did not receive sufficient resources to carry out some of its vital func- The measure of a great Defense Secretary tions. As a result, control of our borders suf- is whether he leaves our defense military fered and illegal immigration flourished. stronger and our Nation safer than on the Four years ago, we began an effort to revi- day he took office. It is, and we are. talize the INS by providing the resources and And so it is my great privilege as President, commitment to fulfill our responsibilities. as Commander in Chief, and as a grateful During this period, INS funding has grown American citizen, to present William J. Perry 105 percent. Our borders have been greatly with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the strengthened with more personnel and better Nation’s highest civilian award. technology, workplace enforcement has got- Commander, publish the order. ten tougher, and a record number of criminal aliens have been deported. NOTE: The President spoke at 10:40 a.m. in the Today’s announcement represents con- Conmy Hall. In his remarks, he referred to Gen- tinuing wise management of the additional eral Shalikashvili’s wife, Joan, and Secretary Per- resources requested by me and provided by ry’s wife, Leonilla. Following the President’s re- the Congress. And it represents my adminis- marks, Spec. John Christ, USA, 3d U.S. Infantry tration’s continuing commitment to an immi- (the Old Guard), read the citation. gration policy that recognizes the value of

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legal immigration while strengthening our ef- That’s why it is so important that the Israe- forts to restrict illegal immigration. lis and the Palestinians have agreed to con- tinue to work on the remaining issues con- tained in their agreements. As they do, the Remarks on the Israeli-Palestinian United States will do all it can to help. We Agreement on Hebron and an will do everything we can to build a just and Exchange With Reporters durable peace, a peace that will mean a bet- January 14, 1997 ter life for Israelis, for Palestinians, for all the people of the Middle East. The President. A few minutes ago, Prime And now I’d like to ask Mr. Berger to Minister Netanyahu and Chairman Arafat come up here and give you the details from called me to tell me that they have reached our perspective of what’s happened over the agreement on the Israeli redeployment in last couple weeks. Hebron. This achievement brings to a suc- Q. Sir, if it took so long for this agreement cessful conclusion the talks that were to be worked out, sir, on a relatively minor launched in Washington last September, and point of redeploying troops in Hebron, what it brings us another step closer to a lasting, does—is it a bad omen for the other unre- secure Middle East peace. solved issues that they now face? Once again, the Israelis and the Palestin- The President. No. I think it’s a good ians have shown they can resolve their dif- omen, because—keep in mind this agree- ferences and help to build a brighter future ment was not just about the Hebron rede- for their children by finding ways to address ployment, it was about a timetable for further each other’s concerns. And once again, the redeployment, it was about other arrange- forces of peace have prevailed over a history ments that would shape their future working of division. relationship. So this is—there’s much more Israel will promptly redeploy its troops. in this agreement now. And Mr. Berger can The parties will establish practical security answer more questions about it. arrangements to strengthen stability and im- prove cooperation. There will also be an NOTE: The President spoke at 8:27 a.m. in the agreed roadmap for further redeployment by Briefing Room at the White House. In his remarks Israel. The Palestinians have reaffirmed their he referred to Prime Minister Binyamin commitments, including their commitment Netanyahu of Israel; Chairman Yasser Arafat of to fight terrorism. the Palestinian Authority; King Hussein I of Jor- I thank Prime Minister Netanyahu and dan; and President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt. Chairman Arafat for their leadership. King Hussein also deserves special recognition and gratitude for his work for peace. I also want Remarks on Mexico’s Repayment of to express my appreciation to President Mu- Loans and an Exchange With barak for his support. Finally, let me thank Reporters Secretary Christopher, who worked on this January 15, 1997 all weekend long, and our United States team. And especially let me thank our Special The President Good morning, and wel- Middle East Coordinator, Dennis Ross, who come. Ambassador Silva Herzog, Chairman has worked so hard and so long to help con- Greenspan, Secretary Rubin, Deputy Sec- clude this agreement. retary Summers and other members of the Today’s agreement is not an end in itself. administration, Mr. McLarty, Mr. Berger, Bringing its words to life will require active Congressman Richardson, Congressman and continuous cooperation between Israeli Matsui, Congressman Frank, ladies and gen- and Palestinian officials. It will demand every tlemen. Just a few moments ago, President effort to stop those who would choose con- Ernesto Zedillo of Mexico called me to tell frontation over cooperation. In short, this is me that Mexico had issued instructions to not a time to relax. It is a time to reinforce repay the remaining $3.5 billion of the our commitment to peace. $131⁄2 billion the United States loaned

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to Mexico 2 years ago in the wake of the I also want to applaud him and his team for peso’s collapse. the skill and courage they have demonstrated In 1995, when my administration put to- in sticking to their program of reform and gether this emergency support package, reviving Mexico’s economy. The Mexican Mexico was in crisis. Today the United States economy grew by over 4 percent in 1996. is being repaid more than 3 years ahead of The exchange rate has stabilized. Inflation schedule. We have earned more than half a has been cut nearly in half. Close to one mil- billion dollars on our loan. Our exports to lion new jobs have been restored to Mexico Mexico are at an all-time high, and the Mexi- since the crisis bottomed out. And Mexico can economy is back on track. has regained the confidence of international Two years ago, helping our friend and investors. This is a remarkable turnaround. neighbor in a time of need was quite con- Following its 1982 financial crisis, it took 7 troversial. Some said that we should not get years—7 years—for Mexico to return to the involved, that the money would never be re- private financial markets. This time it took paid, that Mexico should fend for itself. They 7 months. were wrong. Today the American people can After the 1982 crisis, Mexico imposed pro- be proud that we did the right thing by Mex- hibitive tariffs, and U.S. exports fell 50 per- ico and the right thing for the United States cent, not recovering for 7 years. This time and the right thing to protect global prosper- Mexico continued to fulfill its NAFTA com- ity. mitments, and our exports are already 11 per- The financial crisis in Mexico was also cent above pre-crisis levels. America’s problem. We had to act to prevent Mexico’s immediate financial crisis was our the crisis from destabilizing our third largest first order of business, but our work didn’t trading partner, spreading to other emerging stop there. With our G–7 allies in the inter- markets from Latin America to Asia, and national financial institutions, we agreed at threatening the sales of goods and services the Halifax summit in 1995 to long-term safe- that generate jobs for American workers. By guards to prevent similar crises from occur- taking action, we protected a strong and ring in the future and to deal with them ef- growing market for American products that fectively if they do. Mexico will face new supports 700,000 jobs here. We helped Mex- challenges as it moves forward on economic ico to sustain its program of democratic re- and political reform, as it works to strengthen form and economic growth. And we helped the social safety net and raise living standards to give the Mexican people renewed hope for the poor and fights the scourge of drug for a more secure future. trafficking. The United States will continue I want to thank Secretary Rubin and his to support and encourage these efforts. team at Treasury, Deputy Secretary Sum- And I want to underscore that our admin- mers and Under Secretary Shafer, for the re- istration and this President are committed to markable job they have done. I want to thank strengthening our engagement throughout Chairman Greenspan for his support of this Latin America in the months and years course of action and for the close cooperation ahead, just as we are committed to the need that he offered the Treasury Department in for American leadership because there are working through this. Together they put to- times when only America can get the job gether an emergency $20 billion loan support done. package that allowed Mexico to work itself It now gives me great pleasure to invite out of the crisis while working itself back to Ambassador Silva Herzog and Secretary financial and economic health. We also led Rubin to sign a protocol that officially termi- an international effort to make available up nates the special loan agreement between the to $50 billion in emergency support from United States and Mexico and brings our international financial institutions. emergency support program to a very suc- For its part, Mexico put in place a tough cessful conclusion. adjustment program to get its economic house in order. Today, in thanking President [At this point, Treasury Secretary Robert Zedillo for the good news we have received, Rubin and Mexican Ambassador to the Unit-

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ed States Jesus Silva Herzog Flores signed tional energy for the work of the people. So the protocol.] that’s what I think. I want it to be over, what- ever—the Speaker should do whatever is ap- Possible Visit to Mexico propriate, and we should get on with it, put Q. Mr. President, do you plan to visit Mex- it behind us, and go on with the business ico to celebrate this? of the country. The President. The answer to your ques- tion is I do plan to visit Mexico and soon. Thank you. We have not fixed a date yet, but I told Presi- dent Zedillo that I would be there as soon NOTE: The President spoke at 11:22 a.m. in the as I could. And I think it will be actually Roosevelt Room at the White House. During the quite soon. exchange, Secretary Rubin referred to Foreign Minister Guillermo Ortiz Martinez of Mexico. Mexican Economy Q. Mr. President, it seems just a few months ago the peso was in trouble once Statement on the Bombing of a again. I’m wondering if you feel in your Women’s Health Clinic in Atlanta, mind, do your advisers feel that that the Georgia Mexican economy is on very certain footing right now? January 16, 1997 The President. Do you want to answer that? [Laughter] Our thoughts and prayers are with the law Secretary Rubin. If the President is going enforcement officers and other citizens in- to learn to do these things, then I’ll answer jured this morning and with their families. your question. [Laughter] The double bombing at a women’s health The President. I thought since you make clinic in Atlanta this morning was a vile and so much more money than I do. [Laughter] malevolent crime. Make no mistake: Anyone Secretary Rubin. There is a point to that. who brings violence against a woman trying [Laughter] The answer is that I think the ac- to exercise her constitutional rights is com- complishments—or we think the accomplish- ments of Mexico have been enormous. Presi- mitting an act of terror. It is always wrong. dent Zedillo, Minister Ortiz, and the others And it should be punished severely. have really had enormous political courage Nobody has a right to use violence in in following the track they’ve been on. America to advance their own convictions Having said that, while a great deal has over the rights of others. It is precisely be- been accomplished, there is also a great deal cause we take the constitutional rights and to do going forward, and we look forward individual liberties of all our people so seri- to being helpful to, and working with, the ously that I fought for and signed new legisla- Mexican Government. tion in 1994 to make it a Federal crime to Speaker Newt Gingrich interfere with a woman exercising her con- stitutional right to visit a women’s health cen- Q. Mr. President, what do you think about ter. the political warfare that’s sprung up around the ethics case of Speaker Newt Gingrich? Federal investigators from the FBI, ATF, The President. I want it to be over. I want the Marshals, and the U.S. Attorney are on it to be over. You know, the American people the ground in Atlanta and working closely have given us larger responsibilities. I think with local law enforcement. We will pursue in general, at least in my experience in my this investigation aggressively and methodi- brief time here the last 4 years, way too much cally. We will get to the bottom of this, and time and energy and effort is spent on all we will punish those responsible to the fullest these things, leaving too little time and emo- extent the law provides.

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Proclamation 6966—Religious I invite all nations to join us in supporting Freedom Day, 1997 individuals in houses of worship around the January 16, 1997 world as they exercise one of the most sacred of human rights. By the President of the United States Now, Therefore, I, William J. Clinton, of America President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by A Proclamation the Constitution and laws of the United Every day, in neighborhoods and commu- States, do hereby proclaim January 16, 1997, nities across our Nation, Americans come to- as Religious Freedom Day. I call upon the gether to worship and to reaffirm their most people of the United States to observe this deeply held spiritual values. Our right to wor- day with appropriate ceremonies and activi- ship freely—each in our own way—is essen- ties, and I urge them to reaffirm their com- tial to our well-being. Religious Freedom mitment to the principle of religious free- Day offers us an invaluable opportunity to dom. reflect on this precious human right and to In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set give thanks for its protection in our Nation. my hand this sixteenth day of January, in the Freedom from religious persecution was year of our Lord nineteen hundred and nine- of such profound importance to our founders ty-seven, and of the Independence of the that they placed it first among the freedoms United States of America the two hundred guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. History has and twenty-first. proved the wisdom of that decision. Ameri- William J. Clinton ca’s commitment to religious tolerance has empowered us to achieve an atmosphere of [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, understanding, trust, and respect in a society 11:55 a.m., January 17, 1997] of diverse cultures and religious traditions. NOTE: This proclamation will be published in the And today, much of the world still looks to Federal Register on January 21. the United States as the champion of reli- gious liberty. Yet, even in America, we must be ever vigi- Remarks on Presenting the lant in protecting the freedoms so important Presidential Medal of Freedom to to our ancestors and so admired by people Former Senator Bob Dole throughout the world. The church arsons and January 17, 1997 the desecration of synagogues and mosques in recent years demonstrated for us all that Thank you very much, General Woerner, our country is not entirely free from violence for your kind words and for your fine work. and religious hatred. My Administration took I thank you on behalf of all Americans for quick and decisive action, including working all the American Battle Monuments Com- with the Congress to help churches rebuild mission does all around the world to ensure and to prevent future incidents. And I am that our fallen heroes receive the honor they pleased that the American people are coming deserve. together as a national community to speak Mr. Vice President, to the members of the out against such crimes and to renew the cli- Cabinet, Senator and Mrs. Dole and Robin, mate of trust and tolerance so that all our Majority Leader Lott and many Members of people can worship without fear. Congress who are here today, to the rep- We must also support the aspirations of resentatives of the veterans service organiza- ethnic and religious minorities in other na- tions, the members of the American Battle tions as they strive for their own right to wor- Monuments Commission, my fellow Ameri- ship freely. My Administration has estab- cans. Let me begin by thanking Congress- lished the Advisory Committee on Religious woman Marcy Kaptur, Governor Hugh Freedom Abroad to provide counsel on how Carey, Commissioner Wheeler, Dr. Wil- best to prevent persecution and promote rec- liams, my good friend Jess Hay, and all the onciliation among people of different faiths. members of the American Battle Monu-

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ments Commission and the World War II factories, manned in many cases by women, Memorial Advisory Board for their efforts to that churned out the planes, the tanks, the create the first national memorial to all who ships that enabled the allies to control the served in World War II. I want to congratu- land, the air, and the sea. late also Professor St. Florian and his team In war, this generation of heroes sum- on their design. I have reviewed it, and it moned the collective resolve to defend our is very impressive. most cherished values, to defeat the most The World War II Memorial will com- fearsome enemies. In peace, they came memorate one of the great defining passages home and drew on that strength and unity in our Nation’s history. Fittingly, it will be to meet the challenges of a new era. Their flanked by the Washington Monument and leaders did not seek to withdraw from the the Lincoln Memorial. For if the Revolution- world but to build alliances and institutions, ary War marks the birth of our Republic and to promote our prosperity, and to secure our the Civil War its greatest trial, then surely victory in the long cold war. This memorial America’s triumph in World War II will for- will stand as a lasting tribute to what Ameri- ever signal our coming of age. Roused by the cans can achieve when they work together. threat of tyranny and fascism, provoked by It is especially appropriate at this time that an infamous attack, millions of Americans we also honor the remarkable service of one fought under freedom’s flag, carrying it to of our Nation’s most distinguished World far-off places whose names still stir our souls. War II veterans who has spent the last 50 At home, our Nation turned as one to the years of his life building America and a better task of building a mighty arsenal for our world, Senator Bob Dole. democratic warriors. Out of the crucible of global conflict and total war, the greatest Fifty-one years ago, during a fierce fight struggle humankind has ever known, Amer- in Italy’s Po Valley, Second Lieutenant Bob ica emerged as the world’s most powerful Dole was going to the aid of a fallen comrade force for peace and freedom and prosperity. when a shell struck him down. He would With this memorial we pay lasting homage bear the burden of that terrible injury from to the 16 million men and women who took that day forward. His recuperation was long up arms in that battle. and uncertain. Yet Senator Dole turned ad- Some of the bravest among them were versity to advantage and pain to public serv- those who fought for freedom themselves ice, embodying the motto of the State that were denied. Earlier this week, I had the he loved and went on to serve so well: Ad chance to recognize the extraordinary cour- astra per aspera, to the stars through difficul- age of seven African-American soldiers with ties. the Nation’s highest military honor, an award Son of the soil, citizen, soldier, and legisla- that was richly deserved as long as it was tor, Bob Dole understands the American overdue. But I say today that we owe them people, their struggles, their triumphs and and all the veterans of World War II a debt their dreams. Through five decades of public that can never be fully repaid. As I said, and service that took him from county attorney had the honor to say in Normandy: When to Senate majority leader and the longest they were young, they saved the world. serving leader of his party in history, he never This memorial also quite rightly remem- forgot his roots in Russell, Kansas. He has bers the heroics and hardships of those on stood up for what he believed, championing the homefront. Many of the families who the interests of his State’s hard-working started the war with a star in the window, farmers, helping the disabled through lead- ended it with sorrow in their hearts, their ing the way to the Americans with Disabil- loved ones lost forever. But our Americans ities Act, extending the Voting Rights Act, scrimped and saved, making do with three playing a key role in the National Commis- gallons of gas a week and two pairs of shoes sion on Social Security Reform, and always, a year. With the American Red Cross they always supporting the leadership of our coun- worked to tend the wounded and send mil- try: first, throughout that long twilight strug- lions of care packages overseas. They ran the gle of the cold war and, now in this new era,

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reasserting America’s indispensable role for in the Jackson Place Conference Room at peace and freedom, security and prosperity. Blair House. In times of conflict and crisis, he has worked to keep America united and strong. January 12 In this city often known for taking itself too In the evening, the President had a tele- seriously, we are all better for his fine sense phone conversation with President Hosni of humor. But our country is better for his Mubarak of Egypt concerning the Middle courage, his determination, and his willing- East peace process. ness to go the long course to lead America. I am pleased to be able to recognize Bob January 14 Dole’s record of achievement with the high- In the evening, the President had a con- est honor our Nation can bestow on a citizen, ference call with Prime Minister Binyamin the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Through Netanyahu of Israel and Chairman Yasser it, we honor not just his individual achieve- Arafat of the Palestinian Authority concern- ment but his clear embodiment of the com- ing the Middle East peace process. mon values and beliefs that join us as a peo- The President announced the nomination ple, values and beliefs that he has spent his of Madeleine May Kunin as U.S. Ambassador life advancing. to Liechtenstein. Senator Dole, a grateful nation presents January 15 this award with respect for the example you The President directed the Department of have set for Americans today and for Ameri- Health and Human Services to release $5 cans in generations yet to come. million in emergency Low Income Home I now ask the military aide to read the cita- Energy Assistance Program funds for North tion. Major, post the orders. and South Dakota and the Indian tribes lo- NOTE: The President spoke at 10:33 a.m. in the cated in those States. The White House an- East Room at the White House. In his remarks, nounced that the administration had de- he referred to Gen. Fred F. Woerner, USA (Ret.), clared North and South Dakota national dis- Chairman, and Gov. Hugh Carey and Haydn Wil- aster areas on January 10 and 11, respec- liams, Commissioners, American Battle Monu- tively, due to extreme winter storms. ments Commission; Senator Dole’s daughter, Robin; Pete Wheeler and Jess Hay, members, January 16 World War II Memorial Advisory Board; and ar- In the morning, the President had tele- chitect Friedrich St. Florian. Prior to the Presi- phone conversations with King Hussein I of dent’s remarks, General Woerner announced that Jordan and President Hosni Mubarak of Mr. St. Florian was the winner of the World War Egypt concerning the Middle East peace II Memorial design competition. Following the process. President’s remarks, Maj. Charles Raderstorf, USMC, read the medal citation. The President declared a major disaster in Minnesota and ordered Federal aid to sup- plement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms beginning January 3 and continuing. Digest of Other White House Announcements January 17 In the morning, the President attended a breakfast with the U.S. Conference of May- The following list includes the President’s public ors in the Indian Treaty Room of the Old schedule and other items of general interest an- Executive Office Building. nounced by the Office of the Press Secretary and In the afternoon, the President signed the not included elsewhere in this issue. Alameda Corridor loan guarantee in the Roo- sevelt Room. Later, the President and Hillary January 11 Clinton attended a diplomatic reception in In the morning and afternoon, the Presi- the John Adams Room at the State Depart- dent held a retreat with Cabinet members ment.

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In the evening, the President and Hillary Released January 14 Clinton hosted a dinner for outgoing Cabinet Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- members in the Blue Room. retary Mike McCurry The President declared a major disaster in the State of Washington and ordered Federal Transcript of a press briefing by National Se- aid to supplement State and local recovery curity Adviser Samuel R. Berger on the Is- efforts in the area struck by winter storms, raeli-Palestinian agreement on Hebron land- and mudslides, and flooding beginning Transcript of a press briefing by Office of December 26 and continuing. Management and Budget Director Franklin The President announced his intention to Raines and Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin designate Jared L. Cohon as chairman and on the President’s National Capital revitaliza- to appoint the following individuals as mem- tion and self-government improvement plan bers to the Board of the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board: Daniel B. Bullen, Fact sheet on the President’s National Cap- Florie A. Caporuscio, Norman L. ital revitalization and self-government im- Christensen, Debra S. Knopman, Priscilla P. provement plan Nelson, and Alberto A. Sagu¨ e´s. Text of the citation read on the award of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to William J. Perry

Nominations Released January 15 Submitted to the Senate Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- retary Mike McCurry

NOTE: No nominations were submitted to the Statement by Press Secretary Mike McCurry Senate during the period covered by this issue. on sanctions against 78 companies and indi- viduals fronting the Cali drug cartel Transcript of a press briefing by Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin, Assistant to the Checklist President for International and Economic of White House Press Releases Policy Daniel K. Tarullo, and Deputy Treas- ury Secretary Lawrence Summers on Mexi- co’s repayment of loans The following list contains releases of the Office of the Press Secretary that are neither printed as Fact sheet on the early conclusion of the items nor fully covered by entries in the Digest emergency support program for Mexico of Other White House Announcements. Released January 16 Released January 11 Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- retary Mike McCurry retary Mike McCurry, Treasury Secretary Released January 17 Robert Rubin, Education Secretary Richard Riley, National Security Adviser Samuel R. Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- Berger, and Environmental Protection Ad- retary Mike McCurry ministrator Carol Browner on the President’s Statement by Press Secretary Mike McCurry working session with the Cabinet on the U.S. announcement of the next step Released January 13 on anti-personnel landmines Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- Fact sheet on the U.S. initiative on anti-per- retary Mike McCurry sonnel landmines Statement by Press Secretary Mike McCurry Text of the citation read on the award of the on the Chemical Weapons Convention Presidential Medal of Freedom to Bob Dole

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