[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.