    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [June 14, 1993]
    [Page 847]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on the Death of Donald Slayton
    June 14, 1993

        I was deeply saddened to hear last night of the death of astronaut
    Deke Slayton, a pioneer in space exploration who helped chart the course
    for America's pursuit of the New Frontier.
        Throughout his career, Deke met adversity with determination, and
    discouragement with a dedication to never yield his dreams. His
    commitment to space exploration helped pull the world into an era of new
    possibilities that grows and expands to this day.
        Both Hillary and I extend our heartfelt sympathies to Deke Slayton's
    family and former colleagues. We mourn his passing, but we celebrate
    what he stood for and what he accomplished for America.