[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.