    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1998, Book I)]
    [January 6, 1998]
    [Page 6]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Representative Sonny Bono
    January 6, 1998

        Hillary and I were deeply saddened to learn this morning of the
    death of Representative Sonny Bono. His joyful entertainment of millions
    earned him celebrity, but in Washington he earned respect by being a
    witty and wise participant in policymaking processes that often seem
    ponderous to the American people. He made us laugh even as he brought
    his own astute perspective to the work of Congress. Hillary and I
    express our condolences to Representative Bono's wife and children and to his constituents and all Americans
    who appreciated his humor, his voice, and his devoted service to his
    community and Nation.