[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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