    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [February 16, 1995]
    [Pages 218-219]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message on the Observance of Presidents' Day, 1995
    February 16, 1995

        Greetings to Americans across the country celebrating Presidents'
    Day, 1995. As citizens gather to reflect upon our nation's rich history,
    I am proud to salute our former Presidents for the legacy of leadership
    they have built in this nation.
        From the bold example of George Washington to the timeless courage
    of Abraham Lincoln--the Presidents whose birthdays we commemorate
    today--each President, in his own way, has sought to use the power of
    the American government to make our country better, stronger, and truer
    to the ideals of its charter. Fueled by the mission of our nation's
    citizens, Presidents of each generation have aspired to serve the common
    good, recognizing that whether we Americans choose to rise or fall, move
    forward or backward, we will all do so together. On this special
    occasion, and in honor of that great tradition, I ask each of you to
    join in

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    rededicating yourselves to maintaining the freedoms we hold most dear,
    for ourselves and for the generations to come.
        Best wishes for a wonderful holiday celebration.

                                                          William J. Clinton