    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book I)]
    [March 20, 1997]
    [Page 330]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Dinner Hosted by President
    Martti Ahtisaari of Finland in Helsinki
    March 20, 1997

    Summit With President Boris Yeltsin of Russia

        Q. President Clinton, what are the prospects for common ground on
    this NATO issue?
        The President. I'm looking forward to the meeting. I think we'll
    work something out; I hope we will. We have had 11 meetings. We've
    worked hard together, and I'm glad to see President Yeltsin looking so
    fit and well.
        Q. How are you doing, President Clinton?
        The President. Great.

    Note: The exchange began at 7:05 p.m. in the Yellow Room at the
    Presidential Palace. A tape was not available for verification of the
    content of this exchange.