    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [February 24, 1995]
    [Page 261]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Exchange With Reporters in Ottawa
    February 24, 1995

    Secretary of State Christopher

        Q. Mr. President, how did you find Secretary Christopher?
        The President. He was doing well this morning. I had a great talk
    with him. And he feels good, and he's going to go home with us this
    afternoon.
        Q. Will he be able to get back to work soon?
        The President. I'm encouraged.
        Q. Would it affect the Mideast trip at all, sir?
        Q. [Inaudible]--that's what gave him the ulcer? [Laughter]
        The President. Gee, I hope not. [Laughter]

    Note: The exchange began at 10:30 a.m. at the Parliament. A tape was not
    available for verification of the content of this exchange.