    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [December 24, 1994]
    [Page 2203]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Christmas Greeting to the Nation
    December 24, 1994

        The President. On this special day, we send our best wishes to you
    and your family, and especially to the families of our service men and
    women who are so many miles away from home this Christmas, doing
    America's work overseas, keeping the peace in the Persian Gulf, and
    bringing freedom and democracy to Haiti. We salute them as they make the
    world a safer place for all of us, for our children and for future
    generations.
        Hillary Clinton. And we thank all of you who are giving your time
    today serving others, the police and fire and medical staffs on duty and
    all the mothers and fathers, friends and volunteers who are caring for
    loved ones and neighbors nearby. Thank you all for spreading good will
    and for showing what the true spirit of Christmas is all about.
        The President. As 1994 comes to a close, we wish everyone the joy
    and peace of this blessed season and good health and happiness
    throughout the coming year. Enjoy the holiday.
        Hillary Clinton. And have a Merry Christmas.
        The President. And a Happy New Year.

    Note: The greeting was videotaped at 1:30 p.m. on December 16 in the
    Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House for broadcast on December
    24. A tape was not available for verification of the content of these
    remarks.