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2000 Public Papers 2691 - Remarks to the People of Northern Ireland in Belfast

Publication Title
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000-2001, Book III)
Category
Budget and Presidential Materials
Collection
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States
SuDoc Class Number
AE 2.114:
Event Date
December 13, 2000
President
William J. Clinton
Page Number Range
Pages 2691 - 2695
Notes
The President spoke at 4:06 p.m. at the Odyssey Arena. In his remarks, he referred to Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom, and his wife, Cherie; First Minister David Trimble of Northern Ireland and his wife, Daphne; John Hume, member, Social Democratic and Labor Party; former Senator George J. Mitchell, who chaired the multiparty talks in Northern Ireland; Chris Gibson, chairperson, Civic Forum; Prime Minister Bertie Ahern of Ireland; Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon of Northern Ireland; and Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia. The transcript released by the Office of the Press Secretary also included the remarks of Prime Minister Blair, First Minister Trimble, and Deputy First Minister Mallon. A tape was not available for verification of the content of these remarks.