[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
[November 21, 1994]
[Page 2112]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Message on the Observance of Hanukkah, 1994
November 21, 1994

    Warm greetings to all who are celebrating Hanukkah.
    Arriving this year in advance of winter, the Festival of Lights 
casts a warm glow that can see us through the cold months ahead. 
Hanukkah fills our hearts with the story of a people's deep and enduring 
faith. Families around the world tell of a faith that guided the 
Maccabees to victory and that preserved a day's worth of oil for eight 
days. By the rich light of the menorah, people everywhere celebrate a 
faith that has sustained the Jewish people for millennia.
    Today, this same powerful belief that light may prevail over 
darkness continues to illuminate a path toward a brighter future. We 
have seen Israel join hands with its old adversaries, brought together 
by the desire to give all children a world finally free from violence. 
The partnerships taking root in the Middle East have not come easily, 
and the challenges that remain are great. This year, let the menorah 
lights shine as a harbinger of a day filled with light--light of a land 
graced with prosperity, of nations blessed by peace. Let us look forward 
to a time when the whole world is united in believing that tomorrow can 
be better if we have the faith to make it so.
    Hillary and I extend best wishes to all for a joyous Hanukkah and a 
wonderful holiday season.

                                                      William J. Clinton

Note: This message was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on 
November 21.