[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.