    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [October 28, 1994]
    [Page 1902]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Exchange With Reporters Prior to Discussions With Prince Bandar in
    Hafal-Batin, Saudi Arabia
    October 28, 1994

    King Abdul-Aziz Medal

        Q. Your Majesty, would you care to tell us what the decoration was,
    what its purpose was, Prince Bandar?
        Prince Bandar. This is the highest medal in the kingdom, that His
    Majesty awarded the President for his gratitude for the President of the
    United States of America and the people of the United States.
        The President. You all are holding up well?
        Q. No, are you?
        Q. What are you going to do with all your medals now? Put them in
    your library?
        The President. No, I'm going to wear them to my press conference and
    hope that I'll get more respect. [Laughter] I'll just wait until a
    difficult question arises, and I will put it on and hope it serves as a
    shield.

    Note: The exchange began at 9:43 p.m. at the Royal Compound Reception
    Hall. Prince Bandar was Saudi Ambassador to the United States. A tape
    was not available for verification of the content of this exchange.