    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book I)]
    [March 20, 1997]
    [Page 328]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Exchange With Reporters Prior to Discussions With President
    Martti Ahtisaari of Finland in Helsinki
    March 20, 1997

    Summit With President Boris Yeltsin of Russia

        Q. Mr. President, what did you think of President Yeltsin's
    conciliatory remarks on his arrival here?
        The President. I was quite encouraged. I felt good about it. I'm
    looking forward to the meeting. And I thank President Ahtisaari for
    making it possible for us to be here.
        Q. Are you finding--how are you finding a bum knee? Is that
    compatible with international diplomacy?
        The President. So far we're doing all right. My knee and I are
    getting around pretty well.

    Note: The exchange began at 5:48 p.m. in the Yellow Room at the
    Presidential Palace. A tape was not available for verification of the
    content of this exchange.