    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book II)]
    [July 2, 1997]
    [Page 903]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of James Stewart
    July 2, 1997

        America lost a national treasure today. Jimmy Stewart was a great
    actor, a gentleman, and a patriot. We will always remember his rich
    career of great performances that spanned several decades and
    entertained generations of Americans.
        Like all Americans, Hillary and I will miss him greatly, but his
    works live on, and for that we can all be grateful.