Administration of William J. Clinton, 2000 / Dec. 9

So I’m going to try to be a good citizen, good years, but if we build on it instead of and I’m going to try to help work on the things reverse it, it’s just going to get better. that I worked on as President as a private citizen But keep in mind, I will say again: It’s more but to do it in a way that doesn’t get under important that the people be pushing toward foot of the next President. And I have loved tomorrow than who has a particular office. As doing this. But the most important thing is that long as we’re open to the proposition we have people like you stay active in our party and to keep working; and we have to keep working keep pushing us to be thinking about tomorrow. together; everybody counts; everybody deserves Just keep pushing us toward the future, keep a chance; we all do better when we work to- moving, and keep reaching out like a magnet. gether. That’s what the Democrats believe, and And again, I would like to thank Ben. I would if we keep doing it, we’re going to be just fine. like to thank Bob Kerrey for the 8 years that Thank you, and God bless you. we have worked together, President and Sen- ator, and the many years of friendship before that. I want to thank , who came down from Washington with us today, for the NOTE: The President spoke at 3:38 p.m. at a pri- years that we worked together when he was vate residence. In his remarks, he referred to a Congressman from . Vinod Gupta and Laurel Gottesman, reception I want to say to you that the best days of hosts; and Senator-elect of Nebraska, this country are still out here. We’ve had 8 and his wife, Diane.

Statement on the Death of Representative Julian C. Dixon December 8, 2000

Hillary and I were deeply saddened to learn could always be heard. He was a kind, gentle of the death of Congressman Julian Dixon. Ju- man who earned the admiration and respect of lian was a champion for the people of his dis- all who knew him. I saw that recently when trict, his State, and our Nation. In his 22 years we visited a wonderful diner in his district to- in the Congress, Julian worked gether. I will miss him, and I join all Americans tirelessly for his district, served with distinction in honoring Julian Dixon for this lifetime of on the appropriations and intelligence commit- service to his country. Our thoughts and prayers tees, was a powerful advocate for the people are with his wife, Bettye, his son, Cary, his of the District of Columbia, and worked hard family, and many friends. to make sure that the voices of the less fortunate

The President’s Radio Address December 9, 2000

Good morning. Eight years ago this week, egy, one of fiscal discipline, investment in our I brought together leading minds from all people, and expanded trade. Since then, we’ve around our country for my first economic sum- turned record budget deficits into record sur- mit. The challenge then was immediate and pluses and produced the longest economic ex- clear: The deficit was $290 billion and rising; pansion in American history, with more than 10 million Americans were out of work; interest 22 million new jobs, the lowest Hispanic and rates were high; and confidence was low. African-American unemployment ever, and the and I were determined to change highest homeownership on record. that by putting into action a new economic strat-

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