    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [June 20, 1995]
    [Pages 911-912]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks at the Congressional Picnic
    June 20, 1995

        Let me welcome you to the back lawn of the White House. I believe
    this is the first time in 3 years we've done this when we have not had a
    tent. And thank goodness the weather cooperated. But as a result of
    that, we all have a lot more room to get up and walk around. And I think
    it's a little cooler and breezier than it normally is. We're delighted
    to have you all here.
        I want to thank the Marine Free Country Band that was playing a
    little bit before we came up. They did a great job. And I want to say a
    special thanks to David Sanborne and the Manhattan School of Music
    Orchestra who are about to entertain us and who are quite wonderful.
        We're going to listen to them play a few songs, and then I want--
    Hillary and I want to get up and kind of wander around and say hello to
    all of you. I want to thank you again for coming and echo the Vice
    President's words--we really look forward to this every year, a time
    when Members of Congress can come and bring their families and just
    relax and have a good time and enjoy this wonderful place that is
    America's home. I think it puts us all in a little better frame of mind.
    And I know it always energizes me to get up in the morning and go to
    work with a more positive outlook.
        We're delighted to see you. We welcome you. And let's get on with
    the show. Thank you very much.

    Note: The President spoke at 7:58 p.m. on the South Lawn at the White
    House.

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