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Addresses to the Nation Addresses and Remarks—Continued Capitol, shootings—1320 Afghanistan, military action against terrorist sites— Central America 1460 Disaster relief—2091 Independent Counsel grand jury, testimony—1457 Leaders, discussions—2155 Iraq, military strikes Chavez, Martin J., reception in Albuquerque, NM— Completion—2190 1352 Initiation—2182 Chestnut, Jacob J., congressional tribute—1354 Sudan, military action against terrorist sites—1460 Children, initiative to combat exposure to vio- Addresses and Remarks lence—2215 China, visit of President Clinton See also Addresses to the Nation; Appointments and Guilin Nominations; Bill Signings; Interviews With the Community—1165 News Media; Meetings With Foreign Leaders and Roundtable discussion with environmental spe- International Officials; Resignations and Retire- cialists—1160 ments Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Afghanistan, military action against terrorist sites— Business community—1169 1460 State dinner—1166 African-American religious leaders, reception—1645 Shanghai Agricultural assistance—1302 Building construction and finance community— Agriculture Department, unveiling portrait of 1157 Business leaders—1149 former Secretary Mike Espy—2153 Christmas AIDS Greeting to the Nation—2205 HIV/AIDS initiative in minority communities— National Christmas Tree, lighting ceremony— 1900 2148 Housing grants for people with AIDS—2106 Colombia, visit of President Pastrana Initiatives, announcement—2104 Arrival—1889 American Federation of Teachers, 75th annual con- State dinner—1904 vention in New Orleans, LA—1278 Commerce Department, Bureau of the Census, re- American Heritage Rivers, designation ceremony in port on income and poverty—1655 Ashe County, NC—1372 Congress American Legion Boys Nation—1313 Adjournment—1833 American Legion Girls Nation—1256 Leaders, meeting—2110 Arab nations—2196 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation—1623 Arkansas State Democratic Committee in Little Congressional Gold Medal, presentation cere- Rock, AR—1265 mony—1647 Arkansas Victory ’98, dinner in Little Rock, AR— Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, dinner— 1273 1649 Arts and humanities awards Congressional Medal of Honor, presentation cere- Dinner—1986 mony—1215 Presentation ceremony—1980 Council on Foreign Relations, in City— Atlanta, GA, national youth antidrug media cam- 1572 paign—1200 Crime prevention efforts—1294 Baltimore, MD, housing and urban development Czechoslovakia, visit of President Havel grants announcement—2206 State dinner—1596 Boxer, Barbara Welcoming ceremony—1590 Dinner in Los Angeles, CA—1864 Davis, Gen. Benjamin O., Jr., promotion cere- Luncheon in San Francisco, CA—1869 mony—2145 Reception in Los Angeles, CA—1860 Davis, Gray Boyle, Mary, luncheon in Cleveland, OH—1721 Dinner in Los Angeles, CA—1440 Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, proposed Luncheon in San Francisco, CA—1433 extension—1402 Reception in Los Angeles, CA—1436 Breast cancer research, funding—1826 Daytona Beach, FL, firefighters and relief work- Bumpers, Dale and Betty, gala—2140 ers—1207

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Addresses and Remarks—Continued Addresses and Remarks—Continued D.C. Central Kitchen—2201 Florida Democratic Party—Continued Democratic Business Council, reception—1560 Luncheon in Orlando, FL—1548 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Foreign finance ministers and central bank gov- Dinners ernors—1738 Miami, FL—1210 Forest Knolls Elementary School in Silver Spring, Washington, DC—1396 MD—1795 Luncheon in Cincinnati, OH—1606 G&P Charitable Foundation for Cancer Research, Democratic Leadership Council, dinner—2115 dinner in —1788 Democratic National Committee Gaza, visit of President Clinton in Gaza City Brunch in Aspen, CO—1338 Luncheon—2174 Dinners Palestine National Council and other Palestinian Aspen, CO—1326 organizations—2175 Chevy Chase, MD—1248 Gibson, John M., congressional tribute—1354 East Hampton, NY—1382 Glen Forest Elementary School in Falls Church, New Orleans, LA—1285 VA—1933 , PA—1730 Gore, Tipper, telephone conversation on hurricane San Jose, CA—1673 damage in Central America—2012 Washington, DC—1563, 1760, 2107, 2108 Guam,˜ visit of President Clinton Luncheons Agana Heights, meeting with Micronesian Island Rancho Santa Fe, CA—1679 leaders—2081 ˜ Washington, DC—1450 Hagatna, community—2083 Receptions Gun safety and responsibility—1190 Aspen, CO—1330 Hahn, Janice, reception in Los Angeles, CA—1856 East Hampton, NY—1386 Hampton, Lionel, birthday celebration—1313 Philadelphia, PA—1726 Harry Tracy Water Filtration Plant in San Bruno, Washington, DC—1659 CA—1430 Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Dinners Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Little Rock, AR—1274 memorandum ensuring compliance, signing cere- Washington, DC—1700 mony—1188 Luncheon in Atlanta, GA—1203 Health maintenance organizations, decision to opt Deutsch, Peter, reception in Palm Beach, FL—1911 out of Medicare markets—1765 Discovery, space shuttle launch in Cape Canaveral, Heat wave—1300 FL Herndon, VA, roundtable discussion on education— Firing room staff—1908 1477, 1479 Launch control center staff—1908 Hillcrest Elementary School in Orlando, FL—1544 Earned-income tax credit—2125 Hungary, discussions with Prime Minister Orban— Economic team, meeting—1972 1747 Economy Hurricane Georges—1662 International—1718, 1916 ‘‘In Performance at the White House’’—2102 National—1379, 1916 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Education convention—1601 After-school programs, grants—2018 International Monetary Fund/World Bank, annual Budget negotiations—1778 meeting—1742 Legislative agenda—1710 Iraq Proposed legislation—1774 Military strikes—2185 Education International World Congress—1365 Situation—2035 Edwards, John, reception in Raleigh, NC—1376, Ireland, visit of President Clinton 1378 Dublin, reception with community leaders—1531 Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights, pres- Limerick, community—1537 entation ceremony—2149 Santry, employees at Gateway, Inc.—1533 Electronic commerce—2095 Empowerment zone reception—1240 Beersheba, terrorist attack—1820 Federal Budget Discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu— Agreement—1806, 1809 1698, 1799 Continuing resolution—1663 Visit of President Clinton Negotiations—1780 Erez Crossing, trilateral discussions—2180 Surplus—1707 Jerusalem Florida Democratic Party Community—2167 Dinners Hanukkah, menorah lighting ceremony— Coral Gables, FL—1552 2166 Palm Beach, FL—1913 State dinner—2171

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Addresses and Remarks—Continued Addresses and Remarks—Continued Israel—Continued NCAA champions—Continued Visit of President Clinton—Continued Women’s basketball, University of Tennessee Tel Aviv, arrival—2160 Lady Volunteers—2005 Jamaica, NY, clergy—1925 New Democratic Network, dinner—1224 Japan New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD— Discussions with Prime Minister Obuchi—1641, 1944 1642 Newport, RI, community—2119 Tokyo, visit of President Clinton Northern Ireland, visit of President Clinton ‘‘A Conversation With President Clinton’’ town- Armagh, gathering for peace—1526 hall meeting—2044 Belfast Business leaders—2055 Northern Ireland Assembly—1513 Departure from White House—2042 Springvale Educational Village, groundbreaking Discussions with Prime Minister Obuchi—2060 ceremony—1516 State dinner—2054 Omagh, victims of bombing—1517 Jefferson, William J., luncheon in New Orleans, Northwest Airlines, negotiated agreement to end pi- LA—1284 lots’ strike—1559 Jenner Elementary School in Chicago, IL—1663 Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, dedication Kennedy Center Honors, reception—2132 ceremony in Highfill, AR—1996 Kenya, bombing of U.S. Embassy in Nairobi Nursing home regulations—1289 Memorial services Pakistan, discussions with Prime Minister Sharif— Andrews Air Force Base, MD—1444 2111 Washington, DC—1566 Palestinian Authority, discussions with Chairman Video address to citizens—1455 Arafat—1698, 1799 Kosovo, situation—1787, 1793 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, 10th anniversary ob- League of Conservation Voters, dinner—1755 servance in Arlington, VA—2202 Legislative agenda—1185, 1662, 1737, 1976, 1979 Patients’ Bill of Rights—1233, 1242, 1960 Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, AR— Paul O’Dwyer Peace and Justice Award, receiving— 1264 1568 Louisville, KY Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Rec- Patients’ Bill of Rights—1416 onciliation Act of 1996, 2d anniversary—1392 Victory in Kentucky luncheon—1421 March on Washington, 35th anniversary celebration Police Corps initiative, announcement in Worcester, in Oak Bluffs, MA—1472 MA—1467 Mauro, Garry Poshard, Glenn, luncheon in Chicago, IL—1666 Dinner in Houston, TX—1693 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Reception in San Antonio, TX—1689 Math, and Engineering Mentoring, presentation Medicare ceremony—1555 Educating consumers about new benefits—1185 ‘‘Presidential Dialogue on Race,’’ PBS townhall Fraud, efforts to combat—2136 meeting in Arlington, VA—1193 Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, President’s Advisory Board on Race—1614, 1615 160th anniversary celebration—1851 President’s Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, meet- Middle East peace process ing—2188 Conference to support peace and development— Radio addresses—1184, 1220, 1272, 1321, 1384, 2093 1415, 1456, 1464, 1476, 1536, 1571, 1622, 1678, Wye River Conference 1734, 1776, 1816, 1855, 1932, 2002, 2034, 2077, Plenary session—1808 2092, 2129, 2158, 2197, 2210 Wye River Memorandum, signing ceremony— Regional Federal officials—1880 1836 Religious leaders, breakfast—1565 Military readiness conference at Fort McNair—1589 Roundtable discussions Moseley-Braun, Carol, luncheon in Chicago, IL— American Medical Association, on the Patients’ 1812 Bill of Rights—1233 National Adoption Month, reception—2088 Seoul, South Korea, with community leaders— National Association of Police Organizations, ‘‘Top 2071 Cops’’—1771 Guilin, China, with environmental specialists— National Council of Senior Citizens—1357 1160 National Farmers Union—1585 Herndon, VA, on education—1477, 1479 National School Modernization Day in Silver Spring, New York City, on strengthening democracy in MD—1540 the global economy—1633 National treasures, tour kick-off—1221 Washington, DC, on women and retirement secu- NCAA champions rity—1875 Men’s basketball, University of Kentucky Wild- Rural radio stations, teleconference on agricultural cats—2005 issues and farming—1305

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Addresses and Remarks—Continued Addresses and Remarks—Continued Russia, visit of President Clinton in Moscow Unity ’98—Continued Duma and regional leaders—1512 Dinners—Continued First day of school, festivities—1485 New York City—1583 Future Russian leaders—1486 Washington, DC—1399, 1713, 1887 Safe schools initiative, announcement in Worcester, Luncheons MA—1467 New York City—1578 St. Sebastian Parish Center in Queens, NY—1919 Washington, DC—1736 Saxophone Club in East Hampton, NY—1388 Receptions in Washington, DC—1740, 1886 Schumer, Charles Vallone, Peter F., reception in New York City— Dessert in New York City—1790 1781 Receptions Veterans Day, ceremony in Arlington, VA—2013 Brooklyn, NY—1924 W. Averell Harriman Democracy Award, receiv- New York City—1783 ing—2142 Shriver, Eunice Kennedy, Special Olympics din- West Palm Beach, FL, arrival—1910 ner—2186 White House Smith, William Maurice, Jr., memorial service in Conferences Wynne, AR—2130 Indian communities, building economic self-de- Social Security forums in Albuquerque, NM termination—1404 National assembly—1340 School safety—1800 National townhall meeting—1346 Social Security—2138 Regional forums, teleconference—1343 Impeachment of the President Social Security system, compliance with year 2000 House Judiciary Committee vote on first arti- computer problem safeguards—2212 cle—2158 South Korea House of Representatives inquiry vote—1767 Osan Air Force Base, community—2079 House of Representatives vote—2198 Seoul, visit of President Clinton Millennium Evening—1620 Roundtable discussion with community lead- Year 2000 conversion computer problem—1227 ers—2071 State dinner—2076 Appointments and Nominations Special Olympics dinner, conclusion—2187 Sudan, military action against terrorist sites—1460 Council on Environmental Quality, Chair, state- Summer jobs program funding, assembly in ment—1932 Cheverly, MD—1389 State Department, Ambassador to the United Na- Tanzania, bombing of U.S. Embassy in Dar es Sa- tions, statement—1567 laam White House Office Memorial services Assistant to the President and Special Counsel, Andrews Air Force Base, MD—1444 statement—1589 Washington, DC—1566 Chief of Staff, remarks—1823 Video address to citizens—1455 Press Secretary, remarks—1300 Texas, flash floods—1820 Senior Advisors to the President, statement—1589 Thanksgiving, turkey presentation ceremony—2087 Bill Signings ‘‘The Lion King,’’ performance in New York City— 1585 Africa: Seeds of Hope Act of 1998, statement— Tobacco, settlement—2038 2031 Townhall meetings Agriculture Export Relief Act of 1998, statement— Albuquerque, NM, on Social Security—1346 1238 PBS in Arlington, VA, on race—1193 Automobile National Heritage Area Act, state- Tokyo, Japan, ‘‘A Conversation With President ment—1999 Clinton’’—2044 Biomaterials Access Assurance Act of 1998, state- Washington, DC, on trade—2007 ment—1445 , 53d General Assembly in New York Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act, state- City Luncheon—1633 ment—2032 Opening session—1629 Charter School Expansion Act 1998, statement— U.S. Marine Corps Band, 200th anniversary—1217 1834 U.S.S. Harry S. Truman, commissioning in Norfolk, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act of VA—1323 1998, statement—1246 Unity ’98 Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Dinners Training and Educational Services Act of 1998, Boston, MA—1610 statement—1882 Chicago, IL—1425 Credit Union Membership Access Act, statement— Los Angeles, CA—1683 1413

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Bill Signings—Continued Bill Signings—Continued Curt Flood Act of 1998, statement—1884 Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1999, Act for Fiscal Year 1999, statement—1817 statement—1819 Technology Administration Act of 1998, statement— Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and 1929 Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998, statement— Appropriations Act, 1999, statement—1829 1931 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, statement—1902 Uranium hexafluoride, legislation on funding for dis- Economic Development Administration and Appa- position of depleted, statement—1292 lachian Regional Development Reform Act of Utah Schools and Land Exchange Act of 1998, 1998, statement—2033 statement—1936 Emergency Farm Financial Relief Act, statement— Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998, state- 1442 ment—2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, Wildlife and wetlands legislation, statement—1930 1999, statement—1755 William F. Goodling Child Nutrition Reauthoriza- Federal Employees Health Care Protection Act of tion Act of 1998, statement—1936 1998, statement—1842 Women’s Health Research and Prevention Amend- Gallatin Land Consolidation Act of 1998, state- ments of 1998, statement—1939 ment—1824 Women’s Progress Commemoration Act, state- Guns, legislation strengthening penalties for criminal ment—1939 use, remarks—2028 Workforce Investment Act of 1998, remarks—1410 Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act Act, statement—1821 of 1998, statement—1937 Higher Education Amendments of 1998 Bill Vetoes Remarks—1751 Agriculture legislation, message—1764 Statement—1753 Homeowners Protection Act of 1998, statement— Education legislation, message—1292 1370 Foreign affairs restructuring legislation, message— Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1830 1998, statement—1930 Communications to Congress Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999, statement—1825 See also Bill Vetoes; Letters and Messages Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Aeronautics and space, message transmitting re- Act of 1998, remarks—1297 port—1582 International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act Afghanistan, military action against terrorist sites, of 1998, statement—2011 letter reporting—1464 International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, state- Albania ment—1883 Emigration policies and trade status, message Iraq Liberation Act of 1998, statement—1938 transmitting report—1252 Little Rock Central High School National Historic Troops deployed to protect U.S. Embassy in Site, legislation establishing, remarks—1993 Tirana, letter—1458 Angola Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1999, Sanctions under U.S. national emergency, letter— statement—1628 1458 National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998, U.S. national emergency statement—2032 Letter reporting—1849 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of Message—1648 1998, statement—1369 Arab League, boycott of Israel, message transmitting Next Generation Internet Research Act of 1998, report—1379 statement—1903 Bosnia-Herzegovina, efforts to achieve a sustainable Noncitizen Benefit Clarification and Other Tech- peace, message reporting—1364 nical Amendments Act of 1998, statement—1904 Burma, U.S. national emergency, letter reporting— Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supple- 2085 mental Appropriations Act, 1999, statement— Colombia, national emergency with respect to nar- 1843 cotics traffickers Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of Letter reporting—1831 1968, legislation amending, statement—1885 Message—1822 Police, Fire, and Emergency Officers Educational Commodity Credit Corporation, message transmit- Assistance Act of 1998, remarks—2028 ting report—1596 Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998, Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty, letter statement—1974 transmitting report—1159

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Communications to Congress—Continued Communications to Congress—Continued Corporation for Public Broadcasting, message trans- Narcotics producing and transit countries, letter— mitting report—1372 2134 Cuba National security strategy, letter transmitting re- Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity port—1911 (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, action, letter—1248 Older Americans Act, reauthorization, letters—1768, Telecommunications services payments, message 1769 reporting—1770 Partnership For Peace, implementation, letter trans- Cyprus, letters transmitting reports—1375, 1645, mitting report—1609 2044 Patients’ Bill of Rights, letter—1493 District of Columbia budget request, message trans- Railroad Retirement Board, message transmitting mitting—1365 report—1700 Eastern Bloc, countries of the former, emigration , U.S. national emergency policies and trade status, letters transmitting re- Letter reporting—2122 ports—1210, 2216 Message reporting—1252 Energy, comprehensive national strategy, message Sudan transmitting—1233 Military action against terrorist sites, letter report- Estonia-U.S. fishery agreement, message transmit- ing—1464 ting—1798 U.S. national emergency Export Administration Act, U.S. national emergency Letter—1889 regarding lapse, letter—1446 Letter reporting—2000 Tanzania, deployment of U.S. Armed Forces in re- Farmers, financial assistance, letter—1239 sponse to bombing of U.S. Embassy in Dar es Federal advisory committees, message transmitting Salaam, letter reporting—1429 report—1232 Federal budget, rescissions and deferrals United Nations, U.S. activities, message transmitting Letter reporting—1835 report—1583 Message reporting—1319 Weapons of mass destruction, proliferation Foreign affairs agencies, reorganization, letter trans- Expansion of Executive order, message—1356 mitting report—2217 U.S. national emergency, letter—2022 Guatemala-U.S. stolen vehicle treaty, message trans- Communications to Federal Agencies mitting—1485 Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Adoption, utilizing the Internet, memorandum— Act of 1998, designating provisions as emergency 2090 requirement, message—1299 American Indian and Alaska Native communities, Iran, U.S. national emergency economic development, memorandum—1408 Letter—2004 Domestic violence, guidebook for victims, memo- Letter reporting—2030 randum—1978 Message reporting—1598 Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights, memo- Iraq randum—2149 Military strikes, letter—2195 Electronic commerce, memorandum—2100 United Nations Security Council resolutions, com- Employment of adults with disabilities, outreach ac- pliance, letter reporting—1519, 1986 tions to increase, memorandum—1371 U.S. national emergency Federal Government, employees affected by Hurri- Letter reporting—1446 cane Georges, memorandum—1706 Message—1363 Firearms, preventing sales to prohibited purchasers, Kenya, deployment of U.S. Armed Forces in re- memorandum—2002 sponse to bombing of U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Greenhouse gases, reducing emissions through en- letter reporting—1429 ergy saving performance contracts, memo- Liberia, deployment of U.S. Armed Forces, letter randum—1322 reporting—1706 India, assistance, memorandum—2106 Libya, national emergency Letter—2217 Joint Institute for Food Safety Research, memo- Letters reporting—1187, 2218 randum—1183 Lithuania-U.S. fishery agreement, message transmit- Migration and refugee assistance, delegation of au- ting—1799 thority, memorandum—2103 Middle East, U.S. national emergency regarding ter- Military and Veterans Health Coordinating Board, rorists who threaten to disrupt the peace proc- establishment, memorandum—2018 ess National Academy of Sciences, report on food safe- Letter—1463 ty, memorandum—1466 Message reporting—1293 Pakistan, assistance, memorandum—2106 Mongolia, emigration policies and trade status, letter Presidential Design Awards Program, memo- transmitting report—1160 randum—1649

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Communications to Federal Agencies—Continued Joint Statements—Continued Scientific and technical work force diversity, memo- Russia randum—1558 promotion—1510 Tobacco industry documents, public availability, Biological weapons, prohibition—1502 memorandum—1263 Civil aircraft accident/incident investigation and prevention—1507 Interviews With the News Media Cooperation in the fields of culture, humanities, See also Addresses and Remarks social sciences, education, and the mass Exchanges with reporters media—1509 Air Force One—2131 Kosovo, situation—1501 Dublin, Ireland—1528 Missile launches and early warning, exchange of Erez Crossing, Israel—2180 information—1502 Gaza City, Gaza—2172 Security challenges at the threshold of the 21st New York City—1641, 1642 century—1505 Silver Spring, MD—1794 Trade, investment, technology, and nongovern- Tokyo, Japan—2060, 2064 mental cooperation—1503 White House—1185, 1256, 1289, 1300, 1302, Saudi Arabia, relations with U.S.—1671 1379, 1655, 1662, 1698, 1718, 1747, 1767, Wye River Memorandum—1839 1773, 1778, 1793, 1799, 1806, 1820, 1916, 1972, 1976, 1979, 2035, 2111, 2185 Letters and Messages Interviews American Urban Radio Networks—1947 Christmas, message—2205 Black Entertainment Television—1966 Computing and communications technology, let- Central China Television—1152 ter—1424 CNN—1905 Glenn, John, electronic mail message—2004 Hispanic journalists—1956 Hanukkah, message—2148 Israeli Television Channel 2—1940 Independence Day, message—1159 Radio Bilingue—1964 Kwanzaa, message—2205 Tom Joyner Morning Show—1951 Labor Day, message—1536 Joint news conferences Ramadan, message—2195 Colombia, President Pastrana—1890 Rosh Hashana, message—1590 Czechoslovakia, President Havel—1590 Yom Kippur, message—1699 Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu—2161 Russia, President Yeltsin—1494 Meetings With Foreign Leaders and International South Korea, President Kim—2065 Officials News conferences See also Joint Statements No. 162 (July 3)—1174 Argentina, President Menem—2229 No. 163 (Sept. 2)—1494 Bulgaria, President Stoyanov—1633 No. 164 (Sept. 16)—1590 China No. 165 (Oct. 28)—1890 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief No. 166 (Nov. 21)—2065 Executive Tung—1166, 2221 No. 167 (Dec. 13)—2161 Minister of Foreign Affairs Tang—2228 Joint Statements Colombia President-elect Pastrana—2224 Australia, electronic commerce—2097 President Pastrana—1889, 1890, 1904 Colombia, partnership with U.S.—1898 Costa Rica, President Rodriguez—2155 European Union Czechoslovakia, President Havel—1590, 1590, 1596, Global economy, cooperation with U.S.—2193 2227 Middle East peace process—2194 Ecuador, President Witt—2230 Transatlantic cooperation dialogs—2194 El Salvador, President Calderon—2155 Western Balkans, cooperation with U.S.—2191 European Union Israel, strategic and military cooperation with U.S.— European Council President Klima—2235 1940 European Commission President Santer—2235 Japan Germany, Chancellor-elect Schroeder—1773, 2230 Asia, initiative on private sector growth—2039 Guatemala, Vice President Flores—2155 Cooperation with U.S.—1643 Honduras, President Flores—2155 Global Positioning System, cooperation with Hungary, Prime Minister Orban—1747 U.S.—1643 Ireland, Prime Minister Ahern—1528, 1531, 1533, Pakistan, meeting of the Presidents—2127 1537 Poland, relations with U.S.—1218 Israel Romania, relations with U.S.—1245 President Weizman—2160, 2166, 2235

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Meetings With Foreign Leaders and International Statements by the President Officials—Continued Israel—Continued See also Appointments and Nominations; Bill Prime Minister Netanyahu—1799, 1808, 1836, Signings; Bill Vetoes; Joint Statements; Resigna- 2160, 2161, 2167, 2171, 2180, 2230, 2231, 2235 tions and Retirements Italy, Prime Minister Prodi—1633, 2227 Agriculture, proposed legislation—1747 Japan AIDS/HIV initiative in minority communities, emer- Emperor Akihito—2054, 2232 gency funding—1901 Prime Minister Obuchi—1641, 1642, 2054, 2060, Air Force Department, Secretary, congressional ac- 2065 tion on nomination—1300 Jordan, King Hussein I—1836, 2231 ‘‘America’s Children: Key National Indicators of Marshall Islands, President Kabua—2081 Well-Being’’ report—1239 Micronesia, Federated States of, President Nena— Antidrug activities, emergency funding—1904 2081 Armed Forces, pay raises for personnel—2204 Kosovo, United Nations Security Council resolu- Mozambique, President Chissano—2233 tion—1648 NATO, Secretary General Solana—2222 Brazil Nicaragua, President Aleman—2155 Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban and Nuclear Nigeria, Head of State Abubakar—2227 Non-Proliferation Treaties, ratification—1223 Pakistan, Prime Minister Sharif—2111, 2233 International economic support—2031 Palau, President Nakamura—2081 British Petroleum, action to reduce greenhouse gas Palestinian Authority, Chairman Arafat—1799, 1808, emissions—1619 1836, 2093, 2129, 2172, 2174, 2175, 2180, 2228, Campaign finance reform legislation—1392, 1409, 2230, 2231, 2233, 2235 1559 Peru, President Fujimori—2230 Capitol, shootings—1320 Poland, Prime Minister Buzek—2222 Census amendment, congressional action—1399 Romania, President Constantinescu—2222 Census Bureau, report on income and poverty— Russia 1658 Minister of Foreign Affairs Primakov—1486 Child support collections—2219 President Yeltsin—1494, 2225 Children’s Health Insurance Program, first anniver- Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Abdullah—2228 sary—1713 Singapore, Prime Minister Goh—2227 China, normal trade relations with U.S., congres- Slovenia, Prime Minister Drnovsek—2232 sional action—1299 South Africa Clyburn, Jim, election to chair Congressional Black Deputy President Mbeki—2224 Caucus—2042 President Mandela—1645, 1647, 2227 Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, second anniver- South Korea, President Kim—2065, 2076 sary—1658 Tibet, Dalai Lama—2232 Copyrights, congressional action on proposed legisla- United Kingdom tion—1783 Northern Ireland Assembly Credit unions, congressional action on proposed leg- Deputy First Minister Mallon—1513, 1516, islation—1395 1526, 2226 Crime First Minister Trimble—1513, 1526, 2226 1997 national crime victimization survey—2212 Prime Minister Blair—1513, 1516, 1517, 1526, 1997 uniform crime report—2078 1633 Rates—2166 United Nations Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity General Assembly President Opertti—1629, 1633 (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, action on title III— Secretary-General Annan—1629, 1633 1247 Uruguay, President Sanguinetti—2223 Cyprus, United Nations efforts toward political set- World Bank, President Wolfensohn—2093 tlement—2210 Deaths Resignations and Retirements Abiola, M.K.O.—1190 Autry, Gene—1726 See also Statements by the President Barbieri, Arthur—1395 Council on Environmental Quality, Chair, state- Bradley, Tom—1705 ment—1932 Chiles, Lawton—2160 Treasury Department, U.S. Secret Service, Director, Clifford, Clark M.—1777 statement—2021 Day, James L.—1964 White House Office Fascell, Dante—2102 Chief of Staff, remarks—1823 Georges, Chris—1824 Press Secretary, remarks—1300 Griffith-Joyner, Florence—1640

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Statements by the President—Continued Statements by the President—Continued Deaths—Continued Immigrants, temporary visas for skills—1659 Higginbotham, A. Leon, Jr.—2181 India and Pakistan sanctions legislation, congres- McCloud, David J.—1339 sional action—1210 Powell, Lewis F., Jr.—1466 Internal Revenue Service reform legislation, con- Robbins, Jerome—1370 gressional action—1209 Stanford, John—2102 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Udall, Morris—2167 Church—2035 Wallace, George C.—1581 International Maritime Organization, action to pro- Democratic National Committee, resignation of na- tect the northern right whale—2137 tional chairman—2114 International Monetary Fund, proposed program for District of Columbia, congressional action on pro- financing for Russia—1223 posed appropriations—1414 Internet tax freedom legislation, congressional ac- Drug abuse, 1997 national household survey—1462 tion—1768 Drunk driving, progress against—1465 Iraq Economy, national—1671, 2210 United Nations resolutions, failure to comply— Ecuador-Peru border settlement agreement—1874 1985 Education United Nations Security Council vote—1551 Charter school legislation, congressional action— United Nations weapons inspections, failure to 1778 comply—1410 Higher education Job training reform legislation, congressional ac- Legislation, congressional action—1704 tion—1381 Reauthorization legislation, congressional ac- Kenya, arrest of Mohammad Rashid for the bomb- tion—1218 ing of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi—1471 National education goals, report—2155 Labor Department, proposed appropriations legisla- Student loan default rate—1874 Energy Department, Senate confirmation of Sec- tion—1231 retary—1382 Limited Test Ban Treaty, 35th anniversary—1658 Environmental legislation, congressional action— Medicare, new benefits—1158 1312 Military readiness funding—2016 Espy, Mike, acquittal—2114 Minimum wage—1644 Family and Medical Leave Act, fifth anniversary— Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, decision not to seek re- 1398 election—1998 Northern Ireland Farmers and ranchers, emergency assistance—1848 Omagh, terrorist bombing—1457 Federal Government Appropriations legislation—1492, 1629 Peace process—1492, 1518 Employees Northwest Airlines, pilots strike—1485 Discrimination based on sexual orientation, Patients’ Bill of Rights legislation, congressional ac- congressional action on Executive order pro- tion—1319 hibiting—1404 Presidential Medal of Freedom, award announce- Pay raise—1462 ment—1816 Environmental protection through use of recycled Puerto Rico, political status referendum—2179 products—1581 Religious freedom legislation, congressional action— Food and Drug Administration, congressional action 1775 on confirmation of Commissioner—1828 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, election to chair Congres- Food safety legislation, congressional action—1246 sional Hispanic Caucus—2042 General Motors, resolution of United Auto Workers Russia-U.S. food aid agreement—1977 strike—1355 Schmoke, Kurt, decision not to seek reelection as Georgia, Republic of, civil unrest—1821 Baltimore, MD, mayor—2122 Germany, election of Gerhard Schroeder as Chan- Shepard, Matthew, attack—1777 cellor—1693 Slepian, Barnett, murder—1860 Gingrich, Newt, decision not to seek reelection as Social Security—1683 Speaker of the House of Representatives—1999 South Africa, bombing attack—1467 Health and Human Services Department, appropria- Space station, international—2127 tions legislation—1231 Starovoytova, Galina, murder—2091 Heat-stricken areas in South and Southwest, assist- Sweatshops, agreement on fighting practices—1974 ance—1454 flight 111—1519 Holocaust assets lawsuits, settlement—1446 Tobacco products regulation, petition to Court of Homeownership, national rate—1835 Appeals—1455 Hurricane Georges—1670 Todorovic, Stevan, detention in Bosnia—1692 Hurricane Mitch, Presidential mission to Central Trade agreement authorities legislation, congres- America—1985 sional action—1671

C–9 Administration of William J. Clinton, 1998

Statements by the President—Continued Statements by the President—Continued Uganda, bombing attack—1467 Year 2000 information and readiness legislation, Weapons of mass destruction, expanding Executive congressional action—1619, 1705, 1713 order on proliferation—1355 Yellowstone National Park, acquisition of New White House, 1996 campaign finance activities World Mine—1414 Ickes, Harold—1492 Vice President—1472

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