[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1998, Book I)]
[May 20, 1998]
[Pages 815-816]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on the Resignation of President Soeharto 
of Indonesia
May 20, 1998

    We welcome President Soeharto's decision, which provides an 
opportunity to begin a process leading to a real democratic transition 
in Indonesia--an opportunity for the Indonesian people to come together 
and build a stable democracy for the future. We urge Indonesia's

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leaders to move forward promptly with a peaceful process that enjoys 
broad public support. The United States stands ready to support 
Indonesia as it engages in democratic reform.