    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1996, Book II)]
    [July 13, 1996]
    [Page 1117]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of John Chancellor
    July 13, 1996

        Hillary and I were saddened to learn of the death of one of the true
    frontiersmen of television journalism, John Chancellor. John's
    scrupulous attention to the facts and his ability to capture the spirit
    of an issue won him the hearts and minds of the American people. From
    his historic coverage of a story very personal to me, the desegregation
    of Central High School in Little Rock, to his renowned political
    reporting, John brought us the very best journalism had to offer. We
    extend our sincerest prayers and deepest sympathies to his family, his
    friends, and his colleagues at NBC News.