    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [June 8, 1993]
    [Page 821]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks at the Congressional Barbecue
    June 8, 1993

        Thank you. Please sit down. Thank you very much. We just want to
    welcome you here. The big bonus of this evening is there are no speeches
    and no politics. Hillary and I just want to welcome you here and thank
    you for coming.
        I also want you to know that this tent now has a hallowed heritage.
    On Saturday night I had my 25th college reunion under this tent, and
    nobody left until 1:30 a.m. So don't feel bashful if you want to stay
    awhile.
        It is always a privilege to serve our country, but this is a unique
    time for all of us because of the point in history in which we find
    ourselves. And I just thought it would be great if we could get together
    and enjoy each other's company, get to know each other a little better.
        I thank you all for coming, all of you for bringing your spouses,
    your staff members, your friends, and I hope you enjoy yourselves
    tonight. This is, after all, your place. I'm just a temporary tenant.
    I'm glad to be here, glad to welcome you here, and I wanted Hillary to
    say a word, too, because we're both so pleased to be a part of this
    evening.
        Thank you again for coming.

    Note: The President spoke at 8:55 p.m. on the South Lawn at the White
    House.