    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1998, Book I)]
    [March 20, 1998]
    [Page 413]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Andrew F. Brimmer's Service
    to the District of Columbia Financial Control Board
    March 20, 1998

        Dr. Andrew Brimmer has contributed his considerable skills, energy,
    and commitment to the effort to restore the District of Columbia to
    financial health. Today we can say the District has started down the
    path toward fiscal discipline and responsibility.
        The First Lady and I, along with the entire administration, would
    like to thank Dr. Brimmer for all he has done on behalf of the District.
    We are pleased that he has been able to meet his commitment to the
    administration to serve a 3-year term. His work for the District is the
    capstone of a long and distinguished career of public service.
        We are grateful for Dr. Brimmer's service in this endeavor, which,
    at times, has been a difficult undertaking. Having worked with him
    during this period, I personally would like to offer Dr. Brimmer my
    sincere thanks and appreciation for a job well done.