    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1998, Book I)]
    [May 11, 1998]
    [Page 739]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman
    May 11, 1998

        Secretary Herman has served me and this administration with
    distinction. She is a person of integrity, a dedicated public servant,
    and an asset to working families all over America. I know her well, and
    I am confident she will not be distracted from the important work she is
    doing. It is unfortunate that, despite no findings of wrongdoing by the
    Secretary, the Independent Counsel Act compels the Attorney
    General to recommend the appointment of an
    independent counsel in these circumstances. I look forward to the speedy
    resolution of this investigation. I am confident that in the end,
    investigators will also conclude that Ms. Herman did nothing wrong.