    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [July 22, 1993]
    [Page 1155]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement by the Press Secretary on the President's Meeting With
    President Jean-Bertrand Aristide of Haiti
    July 22, 1993

        President Clinton held a cordial and constructive meeting this
    morning with President Jean-Bertrand Aristide of Haiti. The meeting
    lasted about 30 minutes. This was their first meeting since the signing
    of the so-called Governors Island agreement on July 3, although they
    spoke by telephone on July 4.
        The President commended President Aristide on his signing of the
    agreement, which establishes a sound timetable for the restoration of
    democracy and for Aristide's return to Haiti on October 30, just 100
    days from now. The President described the agreement as an historic step
    forward for democracy, economic prosperity, and freedom for Haiti. He
    reaffirmed that the United States will continue to play a leadership
    role with the international community in helping foster a better life
    for the Haitian people.
        The President and President Aristide discussed the steps that need
    to be taken to fulfill the terms of the agreement, including the naming
    of a new Prime Minister by President Aristide in consultation with
    members of the Haitian Parliament.