[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1996, Book II)]
[July 1, 1996]
[Pages 2239-2252]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]




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         Appendix A / Administration of William J. Clinton, 1996

Appendix A--Digest of Other White House Announcements

The following list includes the President's public schedule and other 
items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary 
and not included elsewhere in this book.

July 2

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Chicago, IL. In the evening, 
he returned to Washington, DC, arriving after midnight.
The White House announced that the President invited Prime Minister 
Goran Persson of Sweden to Washington, DC, for a working visit August 6.

July 3

The President declared a major disaster in Indiana and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding April 28-May 25.

July 4

In the morning, the President traveled to Patuxent River Naval Air 
Station, MD. Later, he traveled to Youngstown, OH.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

July 7

In the afternoon in the Map Room, the President provided a videotaped 
deposition for the ongoing trial of Herby Branscum, Jr., and Robert M. 
Hill in Little Rock, AR.

July 9

In the morning, the President met with Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy 
Mamedov of Russia in the Oval Office.
The President announced his intention to appoint Beverly Fisher White to 
the Advisory Committee of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Brig. Gen. Robert 
Bernard Flowers to be a member and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
representative on the Mississippi River Commission.

July 10

In the morning, the President traveled to Charlotte, NC. In the evening, 
he returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced that he sent fiscal year 1997 budget amendments 
to the Congress.

July 11

The President declared a major disaster in the U.S. Virgin Islands and 
ordered Federal aid to supplement territory and local recovery efforts 
in the area struck by Hurricane Bertha July 8-9.

July 12

The President announced his intention to nominate Nils J. Diaz and 
Edward McGaffigan, Jr., to be members of the Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission.

July 13

In the afternoon, the President and Hillary Clinton went to Camp David, 
MD.

July 15

In the evening, the President and Hillary Clinton returned to the White 
House from Camp David, MD.

July 17

The President named Barry J. Toiv as Deputy Press Secretary to the 
President, effective July 29.
The President announced that he sent fiscal year 1997 budget amendments 
to the Congress.

July 18

In the afternoon, the President held a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet 
Room.
The President had telephone conversations concerning the aircraft 
tragedy in East Moriches, NY, with Mayors Rudolph Giuliani of New York 
City and John Dorin of Montoursville, PA; Gov. George Pataki of New 
York; Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich; House minority leader Richard 
A. Gephardt; Senate majority leader Trent Lott; Senate minority leader 
Thomas A. Daschle; former Senator Bob Dole; and Jeffrey H. Erickson, 
president and chief executive officer of Trans World Airlines.
The President also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister 
Binyamin Netanyahu of Israel, who offered condolences on the aircraft 
tragedy and his government's assistance in the rescue efforts.
The White House announced that the President appointed Robert E. 
Peterson to be Chairman and Scott E. Buchheit and Gladys Gershenfeld to 
be members of Presidential Emergency Board No. 231.
The President declared a major disaster in North Carolina and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by Hurricane Bertha July 10-13.

July 19

In the morning, the President and Hillary and Chelsea Clinton traveled 
to Atlanta, GA. Later, the President toured the cafeteria and dining 
area of the Olympic Village and greeted athletes.

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In the evening, the President and Hillary and Chelsea Clinton attended 
the opening ceremony of the centennial Olympic games. The President and 
Hillary Clinton returned to Washington, DC, after midnight.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jon P. Deveaux to the 
National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Susan Ford Wiltshire 
to the National Council on the Humanities.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael A. Naranjo to 
the Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska 
Native Culture and Arts Development.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as Chair and members of the National Bioethics Advisory 
Commission:

    Harold T. Shapiro (Chair);
    Patricia Backlar;
    Arturo Brito;
    Alexander M. Capron;
    Eric J. Cassell;
    R. Alta Charo;
    James Childress;
    David Cox;
    Ezekiel J. Emanuel;
    Laurie M. Flynn;
    Steven H. Holtzman;
    Bernard Lo;
    Lawrence H. Miike;
    Thomas H. Murray; and
    Diane Scott-Jones.

July 21

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Denver, CO.
In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended an ``At 
the Table'' meeting concerning women's issues. He later attended a 
Democratic National Committee dinner at a private residence. The 
President then traveled to Englewood, CO, where he attended a Democratic 
National Committee reception and dinner at a private residence. Later, 
he returned to Denver.

July 22

In the morning, the President traveled to Los Angeles, CA. In the 
afternoon, he traveled to Monrovia, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills, CA.
In the evening, the President attended a Democratic National Committee 
dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Later, he attended a Democratic 
National Committee dinner at a private residence in Brentwood, CA. He 
then returned to Los Angeles.

July 23

In the morning, the President traveled to Sacramento, CA. In the 
afternoon, he attended a Democratic National Committee luncheon at a 
private residence. He then traveled to San Francisco, CA.
In the evening, the President attended a Democratic National Committee 
reception at a private residence.
The President declared a major disaster in Michigan and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding June 21-July 1.
The White House announced that the President will increase his 1997 
budget request for State AIDS drug assistance programs by $65 million.

July 24

In the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC. In the 
afternoon, he met with Executive Deputy President Thabo Mbeki of South 
Africa in the Oval Office.
The President announced his intention to appoint Douglas A. Horne to the 
Advisory Committee on the Arts of the John F. Kennedy Center for the 
Performing Arts.
The President announced his intention to nominate Letitia Chambers to 
the Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska 
Native Culture and Arts Development.
The President accorded the personal rank of Ambassador to Jacques Paul 
Klein in his capacity as the United Nations Transitional Administrator 
for Eastern Slavonia.

July 25

In the morning, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to Jamaica, 
NY.
In the afternoon, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to Atlanta, 
GA, where they attended events at the centennial Olympic games. Later, 
they returned to Washington, DC, arriving after midnight.
The President announced his intention to nominate Anthony R. Sarmiento 
to the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board.
The President declared a major disaster in Illinois and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding beginning July 17 and continuing.
The White House announced that the President dispatched Special Envoy 
for Burundi Peace Negotiations Howard Wolpe to the region for urgent 
consultations.

July 26

In the afternoon, the President addressed the Conference of Presidents 
of Major Jewish Organizations in Room 450 of the Old Executive Office 
Building.
The White House announced that the President denied the application by 
Jonathan Pollard for executive clemency.
The President declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the 
area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes July 19.

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The President announced his intention to nominate the following 
individuals to be members of the National Science Board:

    John A. Armstrong;
    M.R.C. Greenwood;
    Stanley Vincent Jaskolski;
    Vera C. Rubin; and
    Bob H. Suzuki.

July 27

In the morning, the President participated in a conference call 
concerning the bombing in Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, GA, with 
Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Louis J. Freeh and Special 
Agent in Charge Woody Johnson; Attorney General Janet Reno; and Deputy 
Attorney General Jamie S. Gorelick. He then participated in a second 
conference call with Gov. Zell Miller of Georgia; Mayor Bill Campbell of 
Atlanta; William P. Payne, president, Atlanta Committee for the Olympic 
Games; and Juan Antonio Samaranch, president, International Olympic 
Committee. Later, he had telephone conversations on the bombing with 
Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and Senate minority leader Thomas A. 
Daschle.
In the afternoon, the President and Hillary Clinton went to Camp David, 
MD.

July 28

In the morning, the President and Hillary Clinton returned to Andrews 
Air Force Base, MD. The President then traveled to New Orleans, LA.
In the afternoon, the President met with the families of slain New 
Orleans police officers. Later, he attended a private political 
reception at the New Orleans Riverside Hilton Hotel. He then returned to 
Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

July 29

In an afternoon ceremony in the Oval Office, the President received 
diplomatic credentials from Ambassadors Denis Antoine of Grenada; Lionel 
Alexander Hurst of Antigua and Barbuda; Mohammed Aly Thiam of Guinea; 
Marcos Namashulua of Mozambique; Ramtane Lamamra of Algeria; Bilal Ould 
Werzeg of Mauritania; Chitmansing Jesseramsing of Mauritius; Tom Eric 
Vraalsen of Norway; Chan Heng Chee of Singapore; Arlington Griffith 
Butler of the Bahamas; and Alhaji Hassan Adamu of Nigeria.
In the evening, the President attended Democratic National Committee 
dinners at the Sheraton Carlton Hotel and the Jefferson Hotel.
The White House announced that the President signed legislation on 
traumatic brain injury studies.

July 30

In the afternoon, the President had a working lunch with President Hosni 
Mubarak of Egypt in the Old Family Dining Room.
In the evening, the President attended a reception for Arkansas 
senatorial candidate Winston Bryant at the Hay Adams Hotel. He then 
attended Democratic National Committee dinners at the Sheraton Carlton 
Hotel and the Jefferson Hotel.

July 31

The President announced his intention to appoint Doris Eggers Huseboe 
and Ann McKay Thompson to the Advisory Committee on the Arts of the John 
F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The White House announced that the President invited President Franjo 
Tudjman of Croatia for a working visit in Washington, DC, August 2.
The President authorized an increase in Federal funding to the U.S. 
Virgin Islands for disaster recovery costs incurred from Hurricane 
Bertha July 8-9.

August 1

The President announced his intention to nominate Arthur I. Blaustein to 
the National Council on the Humanities.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ida L. Castro to be 
Director of the Women's Bureau at the Department of Labor.
The President announced his intention to nominate Donna H. Cunninghame 
to be Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation for National and 
Community Service.
The President announced his intention to nominate Regina Keeney to serve 
on the Federal Communications Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Rose M. Ochi to be 
Director of the Community Relations Service at the Department of 
Justice.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kevin L. Thurm as 
Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
In the evening, the President attended Democratic National Committee 
dinners at the Jefferson Hotel and the Sheraton Carlton Hotel.

August 2

In the morning, the President met with President Franjo Tudjman of 
Croatia in the Oval Office.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ernestine P. 
Watlington to the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mary K. Gaillard, 
Eamon M. Kelly, and Richard A. Tapia to be members of the National 
Science Board.
The President declared a major disaster in Wisconsin and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
tornadoes, severe storms, and flooding July 17-22.

August 5

The President announced the designation of Marcia E. Miller as Chair and 
Lynn Munroe Bragg as Vice Chair of the U.S. International Trade 
Commission.
The President announced the nomination of Susan G. Esserman to be 
General Counsel at the Department of Commerce.

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The President announced the nomination of Niranjan S. Shah to the Board 
of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

August 6

In the morning, the President met with Prime Minister Goran Persson of 
Sweden in the Oval Office.
The White House announced that the President signed legislation 
providing $12 million to help investigate and solve church arson.

August 7

In the morning, the President met with members of the Club Des Chefs Des 
Chefs in the Diplomatic Reception Room.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to San Jose, CA. In the 
evening, he attended a Democratic National Committee dinner at a private 
residence.
The President announced his intention to nominate Chaskel O. Besser to 
the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad.
The White House announced that the President ratified the Agreement for 
the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on 
the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 Relating to the Conservation and 
Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks.

August 8

In the morning, the President traveled to Salinas, CA, and in the 
afternoon, he traveled to Los Angeles, CA.
In the evening, the President attended a Democratic Congressional 
Campaign Committee dinner at a private residence. He then traveled to 
Santa Monica, CA.
The President announced that Health and Human Services Secretary Donna 
Shalala will appoint Judith A. Billings and Michael T. Isbell to the 
Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.

August 9

In the early afternoon, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled from 
Los Angeles, CA, to Jackson Hole, WY, for a vacation.

August 10

The President announced the recess appointment of Wyche Fowler, Jr., as 
Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

August 12

In the morning, the President and Hillary and Chelsea Clinton traveled 
from Jackson Hole, WY, to Yellowstone National Park. In the afternoon, 
they took a hiking tour of the park. In the evening, they returned to 
Jackson Hole.

August 13

The President announced his intention to appoint Allan S. Huston to the 
National Commission on Crime Control and Prevention.

August 14

The President declared a major disaster in West Virginia and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by heavy rains, high wind, flooding, and slides July 18-31.

August 15

The President announced his intention to appoint Leslie L. Byrne to be 
Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs at the Department of Health 
and Human Services.
The President announced that Health and Human Services Secretary Donna 
Shalala will appoint Ronald S. Johnson to the Presidential Advisory 
Council on HIV/AIDS.
The President announced his intention to appoint Philip Lader to be a 
member of the Board of Governors of the American National Red Cross.

August 17

In the afternoon, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled from 
Jackson Hole, WY, to Idaho Falls, ID. Later, they returned to 
Washington, DC.

August 18

In the afternoon, the President and Hillary and Chelsea Clinton traveled 
to New York City. While en route aboard Air Force One, the President had 
a telephone conversation with Brig. Gen. Larry Northington, USAF, 
Commander of Dyess Air Force Base, TX, concerning the crash of an Air 
Force transport plane in Jackson, WY.

August 19

In the morning, the President and Hillary and Chelsea Clinton traveled 
to Jackson, TN. In the afternoon, they traveled to Humboldt and 
Fruitland, TN. In the evening, they returned to Washington, DC.

August 20

In the afternoon, the President participated in a teleconference from 
the Oval Office with chief executive officers of technology companies in 
California.

August 21

In the evening, the President attended Democratic National Committee 
dinners at the Mayflower Hotel and the Jefferson Hotel.
The President declared a major disaster in Iowa and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding June 15-30.

August 22

The President announced his intention to appoint Harriett M. Wieder to 
the Commission on United States-Pacific Trade and Investment Policy.

August 25

In the morning, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to 
Huntington, WV. In the afternoon, the President began a 4-day campaign 
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21st Century Express train and traveled to Ashland, KY. In the evening, 
he traveled to Chillicothe and Columbus, OH.

August 26

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Arlington, OH. In the 
evening, he traveled to Bowling Green and Toledo, OH.

August 27

In the morning, the President traveled to Wyandotte, MI. In the 
afternoon, he traveled to Royal Oak, and in the evening, to East 
Lansing, MI.

August 28

In the morning, the President traveled to Battle Creek, MI. In the 
afternoon, he traveled to Kalamazoo, MI, and in the evening, to Michigan 
City, IN, and Chicago, IL.

August 29

The White House announced that the President notified the Congress that 
he will make available appropriations totaling $51.2 million in budget 
authority for the Department of the Interior for firefighting efforts on 
public lands in Western States.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the White House Commission on Aviation Safety 
and Security:

    Antonia Handler Chayes;
    Jesse Lee (Jack) Beuchamp;
    Lt. Gen. James A. Abrahamson (Ret.);
    Carl W. Vogt;
    Brian Michael Jenkins;
    Kathaleen Flynn;
    George H. Williams;
    Bradford W. Parkinson;
    Jack Lew;
    Laura D'Andrea Tyson; and
    Ray Kelly.

August 30

In the morning, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled from Chicago, 
IL, to Cape Girardeau, MO. In the afternoon, they began a weekend 
campaign bus tour and traveled to Cairo, IL, arriving in the early 
evening. Later, they traveled to Paducah, KY.
The President announced the appointment of John E. Higgins, Jr., as a 
member of the National Labor Relations Board. Mr. Higgins will serve as 
a recess appointee.
The President announced the appointment of Kevin L. Thurm as Deputy 
Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Mr. Thurm will 
serve as a recess appointee.
The President appointed Heidi Schulman to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Ms. Schulman will 
serve as a recess appointee.

August 31

In the morning, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled from Paducah, 
KY, to Troy and Dyersburg, TN. In the afternoon, they traveled to 
Covington, TN.
In the evening, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to Memphis, 
TN, ending a weekend campaign bus tour. Later, they traveled to Little 
Rock, AR.

September 1

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations 
concerning the situation in northern Iraq with Prime Minister John Major 
of the United Kingdom, King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, King Hussein I of 
Jordan, President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, and President Jacques Chirac 
of France.

September 2

In the morning, the President attended a breakfast with members of the 
National Baptist Association of America at the Excelsior Hotel in Little 
Rock, AR. Later, he traveled to Green Bay and De Pere, WI.
In the afternoon, while in De Pere, the President had a telephone 
conversation with President Jacques Chirac of France concerning the 
situation in northern Iraq. Later in the afternoon, the President 
returned to Green Bay, where he visited the Green Bay Packers football 
team at Lambeau Field. He then traveled to Milwaukee, WI.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
Both upon his arrival in Milwaukee, WI, and while en route to 
Washington, DC, the President had telephone conversations with Chief of 
Staff Leon E. Panetta and National Security Adviser Anthony Lake 
concerning the situation in northern Iraq.

September 3

In the morning, the President had telephone conversations with Speaker 
of the House Newt Gingrich, Senate majority leader Trent Lott, Senate 
minority leader Thomas A. Daschle, House minority leader Richard A. 
Gephardt, and Republican Presidential nominee Bob Dole concerning the 
situation in northern Iraq.
The President announced the reappointment of Mary Lucille Jordan as 
Chair and member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review 
Commission. Ms. Jordan will serve as a recess appointee.

September 4

In the morning, the President was treated by Bethesda Naval Hospital 
dermatologists who performed a simple outpatient procedure in the White 
House.
In the evening, the President attended a reception for Representative 
Tim Johnson at the Hay Adams Hotel.

September 5

In the morning, the President traveled to Tampa, FL. In the afternoon, 
he traveled to Miami and Bal Harbour, FL.

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In the evening, the President attended a Democratic Senatorial Campaign 
Committee reception at the Sheraton Bal Harbour Hotel. Later, he 
traveled to Orlando, FL.
The President announced that he will award the Presidential Medal of 
Freedom at a White House ceremony on September 9 to the following 
individuals:

    Joseph Cardinal Bernardin;
    James S. Brady;
    Millard Fuller;
    David Hamburg;
    John H. Johnson;
    Eugene Lang;
    Jan Nowak-Jezioranski;
    Antonia Pantoja;
    Rosa Parks;
    Ginetta Sagan; and
    Morris Udall.

September 6

In the afternoon, the President attended a Democratic National Committee 
and Florida Democratic Party reception and luncheon at Church Street 
Station in Orlando. Later, he traveled to Panama City, FL.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President declared a major disaster in North Carolina and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement recovery efforts in the areas struck by 
Hurricane Fran beginning September 5 and continuing. The President also 
instructed Federal Emergency Management Agency Director James Lee Witt 
and a team of senior administration officials to travel to the region to 
assess damage and to ensure that all necessary Federal aid begins to 
flow to the region immediately.
The President declared a major disaster in Virginia and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Fran 
and associated severe storm conditions, including high winds, tornadoes, 
wind-driven rain, and river and flash flooding, beginning September 5 
and continuing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Alan H. Flanigan to be 
Deputy Director for Supply Reduction at the Office of National Drug 
Control Policy.

September 9

The President announced his intention to appoint Gary W. Divine to the 
National Partnership Council.
The President also announced his intention to appoint Mr. Divine to the 
Federal Salary Council.

September 10

In the morning, the President traveled to Kansas City, MO. While en 
route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with 
Chancellor Helmut Kohl of Germany.
In the afternoon, the President attended a Democratic National Committee 
luncheon and reception at the Westin Crowne Centre Hotel in Kansas City. 
Following the reception, he traveled to St. Louis, MO. In the evening, 
he traveled to Pueblo, CO.

September 11

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Sun City, AZ. In the 
evening, he traveled to Mountain View, CA, where he attended a 
Democratic National Committee dinner at a private residence. He then 
traveled to Fresno, CA.
The President declared a major disaster in West Virginia and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by Hurricane Fran and associated heavy rain, high wind, flooding, 
and slides September 5-8.
The President declared a major disaster in Puerto Rico and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the 
area struck by Hurricane Hortense beginning September 9 and continuing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert S. LaRussa to 
be Assistant Secretary for Import Administration at the Department of 
Commerce.
The President announced his intention to appoint Walker Lee Evey to the 
Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.

September 12

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and 
then to Santa Monica, CA.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey A. Frankel to 
be a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers.
The President announced his intention to nominate Charles Gueli to the 
Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences.
The President announced his intention to appoint Raynard C. Soon to be a 
member of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Ada Demb, Walter 
Falcon, and Goro Uehara as members of the Board for International Food 
and Agricultural Development.
The President announced his intention to appoint Kenneth J. Arrow, Elsa 
Garmire, and Joan Argetsinger Steitz to the President's Committee on the 
National Medal of Science.
The President asked the Congress to provide $400 million in emergency 
funds to fight forest fires in Western States and made available $50 
million for the temporary housing of flood victims in various States.
The White House announced that the President announced that Ambassador 
Richard Holbrooke will lead the Presidential delegation to Bosnia to 
observe the September 14 elections.

September 13

In the morning, the President and Hillary Clinton returned to 
Washington, DC.

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The President announced his intention to appoint Adm. Stansfield Turner 
(Ret.) as a member of the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors.
The President announced his intention to appoint George Newton as member 
and Chair and Edward Lee Gorsuch II, James A. Palmer, and John Eyres 
Hobbie as members of the Arctic Research Commission.
The President declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by flooding associated with Tropical Depression Fran September 6-
8.

September 14

In the morning, the President traveled to Raleigh, NC. In the afternoon, 
he returned to Washington, DC.
In the evening, the President presented the Presidential Medal of 
Freedom to Rosa Parks in the Oval Office. Later, he attended two 
Democratic National Committee receptions at the Mayflower Hotel.

September 15

In the morning, the President traveled to Des Moines, IA. While en route 
aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with President 
Boris Yeltsin of Russia to wish Mr. Yeltsin well in his upcoming heart 
surgery.
In the afternoon, the President attended a reception at a private 
residence in Norwalk, IA, and then traveled to Indianola, IA. In the 
evening, he returned to Washington, DC.

September 16

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Cincinnati, OH. In the 
evening, he returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to appoint Phillip A. Sharp to the 
National Cancer Advisory Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Lorraine Weiss Frank 
to the National Council on the Humanities.
The President announced his intention to appoint Steven Alan Bennett to 
the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for 
Scholars.
The President announced the appointment of Shirley M. Hufstedler as 
Chair of the Commission on Immigration Reform.
The President announced his intention to nominate Karen Shepherd to be 
U.S. Executive Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and 
Development.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald Kent Burton and 
D. Michael Rappoport to be members of the Board of Trustees of the 
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental 
Policy Foundation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Rhetaugh Graves Dumas 
and Bette O. Kramer to be members of the National Bioethics Advisory 
Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Richard W. Bogosian 
for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Special 
Coordinator for Rwanda and Burundi.
The White House announced that the President will address the 51st 
Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on 
September 24.

September 17

In the morning, the President met with Members of Congress in the State 
Dining Room of the White House to discuss recent events regarding Iraq. 
Later, he traveled to Ypsilanti, MI, where he toured the William D. Ford 
Career Technical Center. He then traveled to Westland, MI.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Flossmoor, IL. While en 
route aboard Air Force One, he was interviewed by Barbara Walters of the 
ABC television news program ``20/20.''
The President declared a major disaster in Maryland and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding associated with Tropical Storm Fran September 
6-9.
The President announced his intention to nominate Lane Kirkland to the 
Board of Directors of the U.S. Institute of Peace.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals to the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for 
the Performing Arts:

    James A. Johnson;
    Ronald I. Dozoretz;
    Ann Dibble Jordan;
    Cappy R. McGarr;
    Miles L. Rubin; and
    James D. Wolfensohn.

September 18

In the morning, the President traveled to Grand Canyon National Park, 
AZ.
In the evening, the President traveled to Seattle, WA. Later, he 
attended a Democratic National Committee dinner at the Columbia Tower 
Club.
The President announced his intention to nominate Richard J. Tarplin to 
be Assistant Secretary for Legislation at the Department of Health and 
Human Services.
The President announced his intention to appoint Joseph M. Hauer to the 
Advisory Committee on the Arts of the John F. Kennedy Center for the 
Performing Arts.

September 19

In the morning, the President and Hillary Clinton began a 2-day campaign 
bus tour and traveled from Seattle to Tacoma, WA. In the afternoon, they 
traveled to Centralia and Longview, WA.

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In the evening, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to Portland, 
OR. Later, they attended a Democratic National Committee gala and 
reception at the Portland Hilton Hotel.
The President congratulated the 67 public institutions which were the 
1996 winners of the Department of Commerce's Telecommunications and 
Information Infrastructure Assistance Program grants.
The President announced his intention to appoint Melvin E. Clark, Jr., 
and Kathleen Elizabeth Willey as members of the United Service 
Organization, Inc., Board of Governors.
The President announced his intention to appoint Judy Jolley Mohraz as a 
member of the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors.
The White House announced that the President will visit Australia 
November 19-23, attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders 
meeting to be hosted by President Fidel Ramos of the Philippines at 
Subic Bay on November 24-25, and then pay a state visit to Thailand on 
November 26.
The White House announced that the President announced a new national 
space policy, the first post-cold-war assessment of American goals and 
activities in space.

September 20

In the afternoon, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to Sioux 
Falls, SD. In the evening, they returned to Washington, DC, arriving 
after midnight.

September 21

In the evening, the President attended Democratic National Committee 
dinners at the Hay Adams Hotel and the Sheraton Carlton Hotel.

September 24

In the morning, the President traveled to New York City. Later, he met 
separately with United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali 
and U.N. General Assembly President Razali bin Ismail in Room GA-200 of 
the United Nations Building.
In the afternoon, the President met separately with Foreign Minister 
Saud al-Faysal of Saudi Arabia and Foreign Minister Yevgeniy Primakov of 
Russia in the 12th floor conference room of the United Nations Building. 
Later, he traveled to Freehold Borough, NJ.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President named the following individuals and institutions as 
recipients of the first Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, 
Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring:

    Martha G. Absher;
    Howard G. Adams;
    Diola Bagayoko;
    Joaquin Bustoz;
    Carlos G. Gutierrez;
    Janet S. Herman;
    Susan J.S. Lasser;
    Melvin B. Robin;
    Walter S. Smith;
    Richard A. Tapia;
    Columbia University Double Discovery Center;
    Dartmouth College Women in Science Project;
    National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc.;
    New Mexico MESA, Inc.;
    Oregon Graduate Institute of Science & Technology Saturday Academy 
        Program; and
    University of Maryland Baltimore County.

September 25

In the morning, the President traveled to Pittsburgh, PA. In the 
afternoon, he traveled to Philadelphia, PA.
In the evening, the President attended a Democratic National Committee 
dinner at the Locust Club in Philadelphia. Later, he returned to 
Washington, DC.

September 26

In the evening, the President attended a Democratic National Committee 
African American Leadership Council dinner in the Crystal Ballroom of 
the Sheraton Carlton Hotel.
The President announced the nomination of Kelly D. Johnston to be a 
member of the Federal Election Commission.

September 27

In the morning, the President traveled to Longview and Fort Worth, TX. 
In the afternoon, he traveled to Houston, TX.
In the evening, the President attended a Democratic National Committee 
reception at a private residence in Houston.
The President announced his intention to appoint Dr. Robert Schrieffer 
to the President's Committee on the National Medal of Science.

September 28

In the morning, the President traveled to Providence, RI, arriving in 
the afternoon. Later, he made a conference call from the Westin Hotel to 
African Americans for Clinton/Gore '96. He then attended a Democratic 
National Committee reception for Representative Jack Reed at the Westin 
Hotel.
In the evening, the President traveled to Fall River and Boston, MA. 
Later, he attended a Democratic National Committee reception and dinner 
at the Meridian Hotel in Boston. After midnight, the President returned 
to Washington, DC.

September 29

In the morning, the President had telephone conversations with Speaker 
of the House Newt Gingrich, Senate majority leader Trent Lott, House 
minority leader Richard A. Gephardt, and Senate minority leader Thomas 
A. Daschle concerning his effort to arrange a Middle East summit at the 
White House.

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In the afternoon, the President had telephone conversations with 
Chairman Yasser Arafat of the Palestinian Authority, Prime Minister 
Binyamin Netanyahu of Israel, President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, and King 
Hussein I of Jordan inviting them to a Middle East summit at the White 
House.

September 30

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt concerning the situation in the Middle 
East and Mr. Mubarak's inability to attend a Middle East summit at the 
White House.
The President announced his intention to nominate Letitia Chambers to be 
a Representative and James C. Hormel and Prezell R. Robinson to be 
Alternate Representatives to the 51st Session of the United Nations 
General Assembly.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jane Lubchenco to the 
National Science Board, National Science Foundation.
The President declared a major disaster in South Carolina and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe 
winds and flooding associated with Hurricane Fran September 4 and 
continuing.

October 1

The President announced his intention to nominate Judith Espinosa to be 
a member of the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and 
Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation.
The President announced the nomination of William W. Ginsberg to be 
Assistant Secretary for Market Access and Compliance at the Department 
of Commerce.
The President announced his intention to appoint Marilyn Golden to the 
Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.

October 2

The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel R. Stanley to 
the Postal Rate Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate George W. Black, Jr., 
to be a member of the National Transportation Safety Board.

October 3

In the morning, the President traveled to Buffalo, NY. In the afternoon, 
he traveled to Chautauqua, NY.
The President announced his intention to appoint Karen T. Scates to the 
Advisory Committee on the Arts of the John F. Kennedy Center for the 
Performing Arts.
The President announced his intention to appoint Rear Adm. R.M. 
Mitchell, Jr., to the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind 
or Severely Disabled.
The White House announced that the President signed legislation on 
October 2 to expand duty-free treatment of products imported from the 
West Bank and Gaza Strip and help spur economic development throughout 
the region.

October 6

In the morning, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled from 
Chautauqua, NY, to Hartford, CT.

October 7

In the morning, the President traveled to Stamford, CT. In the 
afternoon, he traveled to Manchester, NH. In the evening, the President 
traveled to Portland, ME. He then returned to Washington, DC, arriving 
after midnight.

October 9

In an evening ceremony in the Oval Office, the President received 
diplomatic credentials from Ambassadors U Tin Winn of Burma; Veiccoh 
Nghiwete of Namibia; Antonio de Oyarzabal of Spain; Edith Ssempala of 
Uganda; Eliahu Ben-Elissar of Israel; Sadik Safaev of Uzbekistan; 
Eduardo Morgan Gonzalez of Panama; Rufino Mendes of Guinea-Bissau; James 
Murphy of Belize; and John Ernest Leigh of Sierra Leone.
Later in the evening, the President attended a reception for Arkansas 
congressional candidate Marion Berry at a private residence in Rosslyn, 
VA.

October 10

In the morning, the President traveled to Knoxville, TN. In the 
afternoon, he traveled to Dayton, OH. In the evening, the President 
traveled to Louisville, KY. He then returned to Washington, DC, arriving 
after midnight.
The President announced his intention to designate Nicolas P. Retsinas 
as Acting Director of the Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of 
the Treasury.

October 11

The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime 
Minister Rafiq al-Hariri of Lebanon at the White House on October 18.

October 12

In the morning, the President traveled to Denver and Morrison, CO. In 
the afternoon, he traveled to Englewood, CO.

October 13

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Albuquerque, NM.

October 15

The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
storm surge, heavy rains, and wind damage associated with Tropical Storm 
Josephine October 7 and continuing.

October 16

In the morning, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to San Diego, 
CA.

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The President announced his intention to appoint Donald J. Barry as U.S. 
Federal Representative to the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission.
The President announced the following recipients of the 1996 Malcolm 
Baldrige National Quality Awards:

    Dana Commercial Credit Corporation;
    ADAC Laboratories;
    Custom Research, Inc.; and
    Trident Precision Manufacturing, Inc.

October 17

In the morning, the President traveled to Santa Ana, CA. In the 
afternoon, he traveled to Los Angeles, CA. In the evening, the President 
returned to Washington, DC, arriving early the next morning.

October 18

The President announced the recess appointment of Donna H. Cunninghame 
to be Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation for National and 
Community Service.
The President announced the recess appointment of Karen Shepherd to be 
U.S. Executive Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and 
Development.
The President announced his intention to appoint Jean A. Riezman to the 
Advisory Committee on the Arts of the John F. Kennedy Center for the 
Performing Arts.

October 19

In the evening, the President attended a Democratic National Committee 
dinner at the Mayflower Hotel.

October 20

In the morning, the President traveled to Newark, NJ. In the afternoon, 
he traveled to Teaneck, NJ, and Tarrytown, NY.
In the evening, the President attended a Presidential Unity Fund 
reception and dinner at a private residence in Tarrytown. Later, he 
traveled to New York City, where he attended a Democratic National 
Committee reception at the Sheraton New York Hotel. The President then 
traveled to Cleveland, OH, arriving after midnight.

October 21

In the afternoon, the President attended an Ohio Coordinated Campaign 
luncheon at the Classics Restaurant in Cleveland. He then traveled to 
Detroit, MI.
In the evening, the President attended a Democratic National Committee 
reception for Senator Carl Levin and a dinner for the Michigan 
Coordinated Campaign at the Fox Theater.

October 22

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Miami, FL.

October 23

In the morning, the President attended a General Election Legal and 
Compliance Fund reception at the Biltmore Hotel in Miami. He then 
traveled to Daytona Beach, FL. In the afternoon, the President returned 
to Washington, DC.
In the evening, the President attended a Presidential Unity Fund 
reception at a private residence in McLean, VA.
The President declared an emergency in Massachusetts and ordered Federal 
funds to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by extreme weather conditions and flooding October 20 and 
continuing.
The President declared an emergency in California and ordered Federal 
funds to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck 
by severe fires beginning October 21.

October 24

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Leah 
Rabin, widow of slain Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel, to mark 
the first anniversary of the Prime Minister's death according to the 
Jewish lunar calendar. Later in the morning, the President traveled to 
Birmingham, AL. In the afternoon, he traveled to Lake Charles, LA. In 
the evening, the President traveled to New Orleans, LA.
The President announced his intention to nominate Dave Nolan Brown to 
the National Council on Disability.
The President declared an emergency in Maine and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe 
storms, heavy rains, high winds, and inland and coastal flooding October 
20 and continuing.

October 25

In the morning, the President traveled to Atlanta, GA. In the evening, 
he traveled to Macon, GA. Later, the President returned to Washington, 
DC.
The President declared a major disaster in Massachusetts and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the 
areas struck by extreme weather conditions and flooding October 20 and 
continuing.

October 27

In the morning, the President had telephone conversations with Chairman 
Yasser Arafat of the Palestinian Authority and Prime Minister Binyamin 
Netanyahu of Israel concerning issues in the Middle East.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Springfield, VA. Later, he 
had a telephone conversation with New York Yankees manager Joe Torre to 
congratulate him on the team's victory in the World Series.
In the late afternoon, the President traveled to Nashville, TN. While en 
route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Atlanta 
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gratulate them on the team's performance during the 1996 season.
In the evening, the President traveled to St. Louis, MO.

October 28

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Minneapolis, MN. In the 
evening, he traveled to Chicago, IL. Later, the President traveled to 
Columbus, OH, arriving after midnight.
The President declared a major disaster in Maine and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms, heavy rains, high winds, and inland and coastal flooding 
beginning October 20 and continuing.
The White House announced that the President has designated Richard 
Schifter, Special Assistant to the President for National Security 
Affairs and Counselor, National Security Council, to serve also as 
Special Adviser to the President and the Secretary of State for the 
Southeast European Cooperative Initiative.

October 29

In the morning, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA, arriving in 
the afternoon. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to appoint Carol W. Greider to the 
National Bioethics Advisory Commission.
The President declared a major disaster in New Hampshire and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by the fall northeaster rainstorm October 20-23.

October 30

In the morning, the President attended a Democratic National Committee 
breakfast at the Sheraton Carlton Hotel.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Ypsilanti, MI. In the 
evening, he traveled to Denver, CO, and Phoenix, AZ, arriving in Phoenix 
after midnight.
The President announced his intention to appoint Bernard E. Anderson to 
the Overseas Private Investment Corporation Board of Directors.

October 31

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Las Vegas, NV, and Oakland, 
CA. In the evening, he traveled to Santa Barbara, CA.

November 1

In the afternoon, the President traveled to El Paso, TX, and Las Cruces, 
NM. In the evening, he traveled to San Antonio, TX.

November 2

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Little Rock, AR. In the 
evening, he traveled to New Orleans, LA. Later, the President traveled 
to Tampa, FL, arriving after midnight.

November 3

In the morning, the President traveled to West Palm Beach, FL. In the 
afternoon, he traveled to Union Township, NJ. While en route aboard Air 
Force One, the President had a telephone interview with Tom Joyner of 
ABC Radio.
In the evening, the President traveled to Springfield, MA, and Bangor, 
ME, arriving in Bangor after midnight.

November 4

In the early morning, the President traveled to Bedford, NH. Later, he 
traveled to Manchester, NH, where he attended an informal breakfast at 
the Merrimack Restaurant with a group of friends and volunteers from the 
1992 campaign. The President then traveled to Cleveland, OH.
In the afternoon, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to 
Lexington, KY. In the evening, they traveled to Cedar Rapids, IA; Sioux 
Falls, SD; and Little Rock, AR, arriving in Little Rock after midnight.

November 5

In the afternoon, the President and Hillary Clinton voted at Union 
Station Precinct 476E-676E in Little Rock. Later, they attended a 
luncheon at a private residence.

November 6

In the morning, the President and Hillary Clinton returned to 
Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon.

November 8

In the afternoon, the President met with Cabinet members in the Cabinet 
Room. Later in the afternoon, he taped an interview with David Brinkley 
of ABC News for broadcast on ``This Week With David Brinkley'' November 
10.
The White House announced that the President will host a European Union-
U.S. summit December 16 at the White House.

November 11

In the morning, the President traveled to Arlington, VA. He returned to 
Washington, DC, in the afternoon.

November 12

In the afternoon, the President met with congressional leaders in the 
Oval Office to discuss bipartisan relations in the upcoming 105th 
Congress.
Later, the President had separate meetings with Agriculture Secretary 
Dan Glickman, Energy Secretary Hazel R. O'Leary, Labor Secretary Robert 
B. Reich, and Transportation Secretary Federico Pena concerning the 
second term transition.

November 13

In the morning, the President had telephone conversations with the 
following foreign leaders: Prime Minister Jean Chretien of Canada 
concerning the situation in Zaire; President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt

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and King Hussein I of Jordan concerning the Middle East peace process; 
President Kim Yong-sam of South Korea concerning security issues on the 
Korean Peninsula; and President Fernando Cardoso of Brazil concerning 
the visit of Presidential Counselor Thomas F. (Mack) McLarty to follow 
up on Summit of the Americas agenda items.
The President announced the formation of the Presidential Inaugural 
Committee 1997 to organize the celebration of his inauguration to a 
second term. He also announced that Deputy Chief of Staff Harold Ickes 
will coordinate Inaugural activities from the White House. The following 
persons were named as vice chairs of the committee:

    Ronald Burkle;
    Linda Chavez-Thompson;
    Lawton Chiles;
    Beth Dozoretz;
    Gordon D. Giffin;
    Robert Johnson;
    Ellen Malcolm;
    Richard Leon Mays;
    Carol Pensky;
    Edward Rendell;
    Ed Romero;
    Fred Seigel;
    Stanley Shuman;
    Mary Elizabeth Teasley; and
    Jonathan Tisch.

November 14

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Binyamin Netanyahu of Israel concerning the Middle East peace 
process. Later, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Jacques Chirac of France concerning the situation in Zaire.
The President had meetings with Acting U.S. Trade Representative 
Charlene Barshefsky, Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala, 
and Education Secretary Richard Riley concerning the second term 
transition.

November 15

In the evening, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to Honolulu, 
HI.

November 16

The President had a telephone conversation with President Nelson Mandela 
of South Africa concerning the situation in Zaire.

November 17

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister John Howard of Australia concerning reentry of the failed 
Russian Mars space probe with a predicted impact point in east-central 
Australia.

November 18

In the afternoon, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled from 
Honolulu, HI, to Sydney, Australia, arriving the following day.
The President declared an emergency in Hawaii and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by 
severe storms and flooding November 5 and continuing.

November 19

The President announced his intention to appoint Marc D. Guthrie to the 
Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.
The President declared a major disaster in New Jersey and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
affected by severe storms and flooding October 18-23.
The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected 
by severe storms and flooding October 19-20.
The President declared an emergency in Rhode Island and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected 
by a water main break November 18.

November 20

In the morning, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled from Sydney 
to Canberra, Australia, where the President met with Governor General 
Sir William Deane of Australia in Government House, and then with Prime 
Minister John Howard in Parliament House.
In the afternoon, the President met with Member of Parliament and 
opposition leader Kim Beazley in Parliament House.
In the evening, the President and Hillary Clinton returned to Sydney, 
where they attended a dinner and harbor cruise aboard the MV Aussie 
Legend.

November 21

In the evening, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to Port 
Douglas, Australia.
The White House announced that Lanny J. Davis will join the White House 
Counsel's office as Special Counsel, effective December 9, to serve as 
press spokesman on certain legal issues, including those relating to the 
Whitewater and Travel Office investigations and questions regarding 1996 
campaign contributions.
The President declared an emergency in Puerto Rico and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area 
affected by a gas leak explosion November 21.
The White House announced that the President invited President Eduardo 
Frei of Chile to the White House for a state visit February 26, 1997.

November 22

In the afternoon, the President and Hillary Clinton visited the Great 
Barrier Reef off the coast of Queens-


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land, Australia. In the evening, they returned to Port Douglas.

November 23

In the evening, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to Manila, 
Philippines.

November 24

In the morning, the President met with President Fidel V. Ramos of the 
Philippines at the Coconut Palace in Manila.
In the evening, at the Philippine International Convention Center, the 
President attended a meeting with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 
(APEC) Business Advisory Council and an APEC dinner hosted by President 
Ramos, followed by an informal meeting of the APEC leaders.
The White House announced that the President and President Jiang Zemin 
of China have accepted each other's invitation for state visits to be 
made during 1997 and 1998 at a time and a sequence to be determined.

November 25

In the morning and afternoon, the President attended a series of 
meetings with APEC leaders at the APEC Conference Center.
In the evening, the President traveled to Bangkok, Thailand. Later, the 
President and Hillary Clinton visited Chitrlada Palace and were received 
by King Phumiphon and Queen Sirikit of Thailand.

November 26

In the morning, the President met with incumbent Prime Minister Banhan 
Sinlapa-acha of Thailand at Boromabiman Palace. In the afternoon, he met 
with Prime Minister-elect Gen. Chavalit Yongchaiyudh at the U.S. 
Ambassador's residence.
Later, the President and Hillary Clinton visited the Temple of the 
Emerald Buddha, the Hall of Kings, and the Royal Library.
After midnight, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to Anchorage, 
AK, crossing the international dateline and arriving in the evening 
Alaska time. Later, they returned to Washington, DC, arriving after 
midnight eastern standard time.
The President declared a major disaster in Hawaii and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
prolonged and heavy rains, high surf, flooding, landslides, mudslides, 
and severe storms beginning November 5 and continuing.

November 27

In the evening, the President and Hillary and Chelsea Clinton went to 
Camp David, MD, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

November 29

In the late morning, the President and Hillary and Chelsea Clinton 
returned to the White House. Later in the day, the President again went 
to Camp David.

December 1

In the afternoon, the President returned to the White House.

December 3

The President announced his intention to appoint Lt. Gen. Marc Anthony 
Cisneros, USA (Ret.), as a member of the U.S. Military Academy Board of 
Visitors.
The President announced that Secretary of Health and Human Services 
Donna E. Shalala will appoint Rabbi Joseph A. Edelheit to the 
Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
The White House announced that the President will attend the annual 
Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia, PA, December 7.

December 5

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Boris Yeltsin of Russia concerning an agreement to meet in 
March 1997 and President Yeltsin's recovery from heart surgery.
Later, the President met separately with President Carlos Menem of 
Argentina in the Oval Office and then with President Menem and members 
of the Argentine Cabinet in the Cabinet Room.

December 6

In the afternoon, the President attended a Democratic National Committee 
luncheon for the Texas Democratic Party at the Sheraton Carlton Hotel.

December 7

In the morning, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA, where he 
attended the Army-Navy football game at Veterans Stadium. In the 
afternoon, he returned to Washington, DC.

December 8

In the evening, the President and Hillary Clinton attended a gala in the 
Opera House at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

December 9

In the morning, the President met separately with Defense Minister Gen. 
Chi Haotian of China and with Crown Prince Sidi Mohamed of Morocco in 
the Oval Office. Later, he taped an interview with Brian Lamb of C-Span 
in the Map Room for broadcast December 15.
The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe thunderstorms, high winds, rain, and flooding November 8-15.

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December 11

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President received the report of 
the President's Committee on Mental Retardation.
The White House announced that the President will visit marines and 
their families at Camp Lejeune, NC, December 23 to celebrate the holiday 
season and highlight the contributions and sacrifices made by America's 
Armed Forces and their families.

December 15

In the evening, the President and Hillary Clinton attended the 
``Christmas in Washington'' production at the National Building Museum, 
which was taped for broadcast on NBC television December 18.

December 16

The President announced the 60 recipients of the first annual 
Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers.

December 17

The President announced that Carol H. Rasco will be Senior Adviser to 
the Secretary and Director of the America Reads Challenge at the 
Department of Education.
In the evening, the President had a teleconference with newly elected 
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and outgoing U.N. Ambassador 
Madeleine K. Albright concerning the future of the United Nations and 
Mr. Annan's acceptance speech before the U.N. General Assembly.

December 18

In the afternoon, the President met with a bipartisan group of mayors in 
the Roosevelt Room to discuss urban policy and the upcoming budgetary 
process.

December 19

In the morning, the President met with Minister Liu Huaquiu of China in 
the Oval Office.
The President announced his intention to appoint Kathleen Stevens 
Dougherty and Ruth E. Roitenberg to the Advisory Committee on the Arts 
of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

December 20

In the afternoon, the President met with former Senator Bob Dole in the 
Oval Office.

December 23

In the morning, the President traveled to Camp Lejeune, NC. In the 
evening, he returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jose-Marie Griffiths 
to the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science.
The President announced his intention to designate Robert (Tom) Marsh to 
serve as Chair of the President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure 
Protection and to appoint Samuel R. Berger and Jamie S. Gorelick as 
members of the Commission's steering committee.
The President declared a major disaster in Oregon and ordered Federal 
funds to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck 
by flooding, land and mud slides, wind, and severe storms November 17-
December 11.
The President declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania and ordered 
Federal funds to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in 
the area struck by severe thunderstorms, high winds, rain, and flooding 
November 8-15.

December 24

In the evening, the President visited the Fashion Centre at Pentagon 
City mall in Arlington, VA, for some last-minute Christmas shopping. 
Later, he and Hillary Clinton attended Chelsea Clinton's performance in 
the Washington Ballet's annual holiday production of ``The Nutcracker'' 
at the Warner Theater.

December 30

In the morning, the President and Hillary and Chelsea Clinton traveled 
to Hilton Head, SC, where they participated in the annual Renaissance 
Weekend. In the evening, the President attended a dinner honoring Adm. 
Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., USN (Ret.), at the Hilton Hotel.