    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [April 17, 1995]
    [Pages 538-539]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks at the White House Easter Egg Roll
    April 17, 1995

        The President. Thank you. First let me welcome all the children here
    and all the people like me who feel like children when they're at the
    Egg Roll.
        I want to thank all of you who helped to make this event possible
    and remind you that this has been going on here at the White House now
    for more than 115 years. This is one of the most important traditions we
    have at the White House. It's really a day for children; it's a day for
    joy; it's a day for gratitude. And we're all very, very happy and proud
    to have you here.
        Now, I don't want to delay the roll any further, so I think--Bernie
    is supposed to come up and give me the whistle after the rabbit gives me
    the jellybean carrot. [Laughter] I want you kids to eat your real
    carrots, too. [Laughter]
        This is--this gentleman that's giving me the whistle, he's been
    doing this for 9 years now. Let's give him a big hand. This is Bernie
    Fairbanks. [Applause]
        Where are they? Down there? Can you hear? Are you ready? You count
    to 3 for me.
        Audience members. One, two, three!

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    Note: The President spoke at approximately 9:45 a.m. on the South Lawn
    at the White House. Prior to his remarks, Hillary Clinton welcomed the
    participants and introduced the President.