    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book II)]
    [December 8, 1997]
    [Page 1728]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Text of a Letter to Shelia Davis Lawrence
    December 8, 1997

        It is with a deep sense of personal sadness that I received your
    letter this afternoon. I will of course ensure that the Department of
    Defense accommodates your wishes.
        I will always remember Larry for his friendship and for his service
    to his community and our country. And I will never forget Larry's
    remarkable success as a businessman, his generosity as a philanthropist
    and his skill as a diplomat.
        I know this has been a difficult time for you and I sincerely hope
    that you find peace in the days ahead.

    Note: The letter referred to Mrs. Lawrence's late husband, M. Larry
    Lawrence, former Ambassador to Switzerland. An original was not
    available for verification of the content of this letter.