    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1998, Book I)]
    [April 18, 1998]
    [Page 589]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Terry Sanford
    April 18, 1998

        Hillary and I were saddened to learn of the death of Terry Sanford.
        His long and distinguished career of public service as Governor,
    president of Duke University, and U.S. Senator helped build the New
    South and served as an inspiration to me and an entire generation of
    Americans. He stood for civil rights, education for all, and progressive
    economic development. His work and his influence literally changed the
    face and future of the South, making him one of the most influential
    Americans of the last 50 years. Most important, he was a wonderful man
    who fought for the right things in the right way.
        I was lucky to count him as a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are
    with Margaret Rose, Terry
    Jr., Betsee, and his entire family.