[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1998, Book II)]
[July 1, 1998]
[Pages C-1-C-10]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



               Administration of William J. Clinton, 1998

Document Categories List

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Addresses to the Nation

    Afghanistan, military action against terrorist sites--1460
    Independent Counsel grand jury, testimony--1457
    Iraq, military strikes
        Completion--2190
        Initiation--2182
    Sudan, military action against terrorist sites--1460

Addresses and Remarks

    See also Addresses to the Nation; Appointments and Nominations; Bill 
        Signings; Interviews With the News Media; Meetings With Foreign 
        Leaders and International Officials; Resignations and 
        Retirements
    Afghanistan, military action against terrorist sites--1460
    African-American religious leaders, reception--1645
    Agricultural assistance--1302
    Agriculture Department, unveiling portrait of former Secretary Mike 
        Espy--2153
    AIDS
        HIV/AIDS initiative in minority communities--1900
        Housing grants for people with AIDS--2106
        Initiatives, announcement--2104
    American Federation of Teachers, 75th annual convention in New 
        Orleans, LA--1278
    American Heritage Rivers, designation ceremony in Ashe County, NC--
        1372
    American Legion Boys Nation--1313
    American Legion Girls Nation--1256
    Arab nations--2196
    Arkansas State Democratic Committee in Little Rock, AR--1265
    Arkansas Victory '98, dinner in Little Rock, AR--1273
    Arts and humanities awards
        Dinner--1986
        Presentation ceremony--1980
    Atlanta, GA, national youth antidrug media campaign--1200
    Baltimore, MD, housing and urban development grants announcement--
        2206
    Boxer, Barbara
        Dinner in Los Angeles, CA--1864
        Luncheon in San Francisco, CA--1869
        Reception in Los Angeles, CA--1860
    Boyle, Mary, luncheon in Cleveland, OH--1721
    Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, proposed extension--1402
    Breast cancer research, funding--1826
    Bumpers, Dale and Betty, gala--2140
    Capitol, shootings--1320
    Central America
        Disaster relief--2091
        Leaders, discussions--2155
    Chavez, Martin J., reception in Albuquerque, NM--1352
    Chestnut, Jacob J., congressional tribute--1354
    Children, initiative to combat exposure to violence--2215
    China, visit of President Clinton
        Guilin
            Community--1165
            Roundtable discussion with environmental specialists--1160
        Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
            Business community--1169
            State dinner--1166
        Shanghai
            Building construction and finance community--1157
            Business leaders--1149
    Christmas
        Greeting to the Nation--2205
        National Christmas Tree, lighting ceremony--2148
    Colombia, visit of President Pastrana
        Arrival--1889
        State dinner--1904
    Commerce Department, Bureau of the Census, report on income and 
        poverty--1655
    Congress
        Adjournment--1833
        Leaders, meeting--2110
    Congressional Black Caucus Foundation--1623
    Congressional Gold Medal, presentation ceremony--1647
    Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, dinner--1649
    Congressional Medal of Honor, presentation ceremony--1215
    Council on Foreign Relations, in New York City--1572
    Crime prevention efforts--1294
    Czechoslovakia, visit of President Havel
        State dinner--1596
        Welcoming ceremony--1590
    Davis, Gen. Benjamin O., Jr., promotion ceremony--2145
    Davis, Gray
        Dinner in Los Angeles, CA--1440
        Luncheon in San Francisco, CA--1433
        Reception in Los Angeles, CA--1436
    Daytona Beach, FL, firefighters and relief workers--1207

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    D.C. Central Kitchen--2201
    Democratic Business Council, reception--1560
    Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
        Dinners
            Miami, FL--1210
            Washington, DC--1396
        Luncheon in Cincinnati, OH--1606
    Democratic Leadership Council, dinner--2115
    Democratic National Committee
        Brunch in Aspen, CO--1338
        Dinners
            Aspen, CO--1326
            Chevy Chase, MD--1248
            East Hampton, NY--1382
            New Orleans, LA--1285
            Philadelphia, PA--1730
            San Jose, CA--1673
            Washington, DC--1563
        Luncheons
            Rancho Santa Fe, CA--1679
            Washington, DC--1450
        Receptions
            Aspen, CO--1330
            East Hampton, NY--1386
            Philadelphia, PA--1726
            Washington, DC--1659
    Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
        Dinners
            Little Rock, AR--1274
            Washington, DC--1700
        Luncheon in Atlanta, GA--1203
    Deutsch, Peter, reception in Palm Beach, FL--1911
    Discovery, space shuttle launch in Cape Canaveral, FL
        Firing room staff--1908
        Launch control center staff--1908
    Earned-income tax credit--2125
    Economic team, meeting--1972
    Economy
        International--1718
        National--1379
    Education
        After-school programs, grants--2018
        Budget negotiations--1778
        Legislative agenda--1710
        Proposed legislation--1774
    Education International World Congress--1365
    Edwards, John, reception in Raleigh, NC--1376
    Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights, presentation ceremony--
        2149
    Electronic commerce--2095
    Empowerment zone reception--1240
    Federal Budget
        Agreement--1806
        Continuing resolution--1663
        Negotiations--1780
        Surplus--1707
    Florida Democratic Party
        Dinners
            Coral Gables, FL--1552
            Palm Beach, FL--1913
        Luncheon in Orlando, FL--1548
    Foreign finance ministers and central bank governors--1738
    Forest Knolls Elementary School in Silver Spring, MD--1795
    G&P Charitable Foundation for Cancer Research, dinner in New York 
        City--1788
    Gaza, visit of President Clinton in Gaza City
        Luncheon--2174
        Palestine National Council and other Palestinian organizations--
            2175
    Gibson, John M., congressional tribute--1354
    Glen Forest Elementary School in Falls Church, VA--1933
    Gore, Tipper, telephone conversation on hurricane damage in Central 
        America--2012
    Guam, visit of President Clinton
        Agana Heights, meeting with Micronesian Island leaders--2081
        Hagatna, community--2083
    Gun safety and responsibility--1190
    Hahn, Janice, reception in Los Angeles, CA--1856
    Hampton, Lionel, birthday celebration--1313
    Harry Tracy Water Filtration Plant in San Bruno, CA--1430
    Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, memorandum 
        ensuring compliance, signing ceremony--1188
    Health maintenance organizations, decision to opt out of Medicare 
        markets--1765
    Heat wave--1300
    Herndon, VA, roundtable discussion on education--1477
    Hillcrest Elementary School in Orlando, FL--1544
    Hungary, discussions with Prime Minister Orban--1747
    Hurricane Georges--1662
    ``In Performance at the White House''--2102
    International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, convention--1601
    International Monetary Fund/World Bank, annual meeting--1742
    Iraq
        Military strikes--2185
        Situation--2035
    Ireland, visit of President Clinton
        Dublin, reception with community leaders--1531
        Limerick, community--1537
        Santry, employees at Gateway, Inc.--1533
    Israel
        Beersheba, terrorist attack--1820
        Discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu--1698
        Visit of President Clinton
            Erez Crossing, trilateral discussions--2180
            Jerusalem
                Community--2167
                Hanukkah, menorah lighting ceremony--2166
                State dinner--2171

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            Tel Aviv, arrival--2160
    Jamaica, NY, clergy--1925
    Japan
        Discussions with Prime Minister Obuchi--1641
        Tokyo, visit of President Clinton
            ``A Conversation With President Clinton'' townhall meeting--
                2044
            Business leaders--2055
            Departure from White House--2042
            Discussions with Prime Minister Obuchi--2060
            State dinner--2054
    Jefferson, William J., luncheon in New Orleans, LA--1284
    Jenner Elementary School in Chicago, IL--1663
    Kennedy Center Honors, reception--2132
    Kenya, bombing of U.S. Embassy in Nairobi
        Memorial services
            Andrews Air Force Base, MD--1444
            Washington, DC--1566
        Video address to citizens--1455
    Kosovo, situation--1787
    League of Conservation Voters, dinner--1755
    Legislative agenda--1185
    Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, AR--1264
    Louisville, KY
        Patients' Bill of Rights--1416
        Victory in Kentucky luncheon--1421
    March on Washington, 35th anniversary celebration in Oak Bluffs, 
        MA--1472
    Mauro, Garry
        Dinner in Houston, TX--1693
        Reception in San Antonio, TX--1689
    Medicare
        Educating consumers about new benefits--1185
        Fraud, efforts to combat--2136
    Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, 160th anniversary 
        celebration--1851
    Middle East peace process
        Conference to support peace and development--2093
        Wye River Conference
            Plenary session--1808
            Wye River Memorandum, signing ceremony--1836
    Military readiness conference at Fort McNair--1589
    Moseley-Braun, Carol, luncheon in Chicago, IL--1812
    National Adoption Month, reception--2088
    National Association of Police Organizations, ``Top Cops''--1771
    National Council of Senior Citizens--1357
    National Farmers Union--1585
    National School Modernization Day in Silver Spring, MD--1540
    National treasures, tour kick-off--1221
    NCAA champions
        Men's basketball, University of Kentucky Wildcats--2005
        Women's basketball, University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers--
            2005
    New Democratic Network, dinner--1224
    New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD--1944
    Newport, RI, community--2119
    Northern Ireland, visit of President Clinton
        Armagh, gathering for peace--1526
        Belfast
            Northern Ireland Assembly--1513
            Springvale Educational Village, groundbreaking ceremony--
                1516
        Omagh, victims of bombing--1517
    Northwest Airlines, negotiated agreement to end pilots' strike--1559
    Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, dedication ceremony in 
        Highfill, AR--1996
    Nursing home regulations--1289
    Pakistan, discussions with Prime Minister Sharif--2111
    Palestinian Authority, discussions with Chairman Arafat--1698
    Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, 10th anniversary observance in Arlington, 
        VA--2202
    Patients' Bill of Rights--1233
    Paul O'Dwyer Peace and Justice Award, receiving--1568
    Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 
        1996, 2d anniversary--1392
    Police Corps initiative, announcement in Worcester, MA--1467
    Poshard, Glenn, luncheon in Chicago, IL--1666
    Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Math, and Engineering 
        Mentoring, presentation ceremony--1555
    ``Presidential Dialogue on Race,'' PBS townhall meeting in 
        Arlington, VA--1193
    President's Advisory Board on Race--1614
    President's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, meeting--2188
    Radio addresses--1184, 
        1476, 
        2002
    Regional Federal officials--1880
    Religious leaders, breakfast--1565
    Roundtable discussions
        American Medical Association, on the Patients' Bill of Rights--
            1233
        Seoul, South Korea, with community leaders--2071
        Guilin, China, with environmental specialists--1160
        Herndon, VA, on education--1477
        New York City, on strengthening democracy in the global 
            economy--1633
        Washington, DC, on women and retirement security--1875
    Rural radio stations, teleconference on agricultural issues and 
        farming--1305

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    Russia, visit of President Clinton in Moscow
        Duma and regional leaders--1512
        First day of school, festivities--1485
        Future Russian leaders--1486
    Safe schools initiative, announcement in Worcester, MA--1467
    St. Sebastian Parish Center in Queens, NY--1919
    Saxophone Club in East Hampton, NY--1388
    Schumer, Charles
        Dessert in New York City--1790
        Receptions
            Brooklyn, NY--1924
            New York City--1783
    Shriver, Eunice Kennedy, Special Olympics dinner--2186
    Smith, William Maurice, Jr., memorial service in Wynne, AR--2130
    Social Security forums in Albuquerque, NM
        National assembly--1340
        National townhall meeting--1346
        Regional forums, teleconference--1343
    Social Security system, compliance with year 2000 computer problem 
        safeguards--2212
    South Korea
        Osan Air Force Base, community--2079
        Seoul, visit of President Clinton
            Roundtable discussion with community leaders--2071
            State dinner--2076
    Special Olympics dinner, conclusion--2187
    Sudan, military action against terrorist sites--1460
    Summer jobs program funding, assembly in Cheverly, MD--1389
    Tanzania, bombing of U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam
        Memorial services
            Andrews Air Force Base, MD--1444
            Washington, DC--1566
        Video address to citizens--1455
    Texas, flash floods--1820
    Thanksgiving, turkey presentation ceremony--2087
    ``The Lion King,'' performance in New York City--1585
    Tobacco, settlement--2038
    Townhall meetings
        Albuquerque, NM, on Social Security--1346
        PBS in Arlington, VA, on race--1193
        Tokyo, Japan, ``A Conversation With President Clinton''--2044
        Washington, DC, on trade--2007
    United Nations, 53d General Assembly in New York City
        Luncheon--1633
        Opening session--1629
    U.S. Marine Corps Band, 200th anniversary--1217
    U.S.S. Harry S. Truman, commissioning in Norfolk, VA--1323
    Unity '98
        Dinners
            Boston, MA--1610
            Chicago, IL--1425
            Los Angeles, CA--1683
            New York City--1583
            Washington, DC--1399
        Luncheons
            New York City--1578
            Washington, DC--1736
        Receptions in Washington, DC--1740
    Vallone, Peter F., reception in New York City--1781
    Veterans Day, ceremony in Arlington, VA--2013
    W. Averell Harriman Democracy Award, receiving--2142
    West Palm Beach, FL, arrival--1910
    White House
        Conferences
            Indian communities, building economic self-determination--
                1404
            School safety--1800
            Social Security--2138
        Impeachment of the President
            House Judiciary Committee vote on first article--2158
            House of Representatives inquiry vote--1767
            House of Representatives vote--2198
        Millennium Evening--1620
    Year 2000 conversion computer problem--1227

Appointments and Nominations

    Council on Environmental Quality, Chair, statement--1932
    State Department, Ambassador to the United Nations, statement--1567
    White House Office
        Assistant to the President and Special Counsel, statement--1589
        Chief of Staff, remarks--1823
        Press Secretary, remarks--1300
        Senior Advisors to the President, statement--1589

Bill Signings

    Africa: Seeds of Hope Act of 1998, statement--2031
    Agriculture Export Relief Act of 1998, statement--1238
    Automobile National Heritage Area Act, statement--1999
    Biomaterials Access Assurance Act of 1998, statement--1445
    Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act, statement--2032
    Charter School Expansion Act 1998, statement--1834
    Child Support Performance and Incentive Act of 1998, statement--1246
    Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and 
        Educational Services Act of 1998, statement--1882
    Credit Union Membership Access Act, statement--1413

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    Curt Flood Act of 1998, statement--1884
    Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1999, statement--1819
    Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, 
        and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, statement--
        1829
    Digital Millennium Copyright Act, statement--1902
    Economic Development Administration and Appalachian Regional 
        Development Reform Act of 1998, statement--2033
    Emergency Farm Financial Relief Act, statement--1442
    Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1999, statement--
        1755
    Federal Employees Health Care Protection Act of 1998, statement--
        1842
    Gallatin Land Consolidation Act of 1998, statement--1824
    Guns, legislation strengthening penalties for criminal use, 
        remarks--2028
    Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Polytechnic 
        Institute Administrative Systems Act of 1998, statement--1937
    Higher Education Amendments of 1998
        Remarks--1751
        Statement--1753
    Homeowners Protection Act of 1998, statement--1370
    Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998, statement--
        1930
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999, statement--1825
    Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, 
        remarks--1297
    International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act of 1998, 
        statement--2011
    International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, statement--1883
    Iraq Liberation Act of 1998, statement--1938
    Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, legislation 
        establishing, remarks--1993
    Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1999, statement--1628
    National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998, statement--2032
    National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1998, statement--
        1369
    Next Generation Internet Research Act of 1998, statement--1903
    Noncitizen Benefit Clarification and Other Technical Amendments Act 
        of 1998, statement--1904
    Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 
        1999, statement--1843
    Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, legislation 
        amending, statement--1885
    Police, Fire, and Emergency Officers Educational Assistance Act of 
        1998, remarks--2028
    Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998, statement--1974
    Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
        1999, statement--1817
    Technology Administration Act of 1998, statement--1929
    Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998, statement--1931
    Uranium hexafluoride, legislation on funding for disposition of 
        depleted, statement--1292
    Utah Schools and Land Exchange Act of 1998, statement--1936
    Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998, statement--2016
    Wildlife and wetlands legislation, statement--1930
    William F. Goodling Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act of 1998, 
        statement--1936
    Women's Health Research and Prevention Amendments of 1998, 
        statement--1939
    Women's Progress Commemoration Act, statement--1939
    Workforce Investment Act of 1998, remarks--1410
    Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act, statement--1821

Bill Vetoes

    Agriculture legislation, message--1764
    Education legislation, message--1292
    Foreign affairs restructuring legislation, message--1830

Communications to Congress

    See also Bill Vetoes; Letters and Messages
    Aeronautics and space, message transmitting report--1582
    Afghanistan, military action against terrorist sites, letter 
        reporting--1464
    Albania
        Emigration policies and trade status, message transmitting 
            report--1252
        Troops deployed to protect U.S. Embassy in Tirana, letter--1458
    Angola
        Sanctions under U.S. national emergency, letter--1458
        U.S. national emergency
            Letter reporting--1849
            Message--1648
    Arab League, boycott of Israel, message transmitting report--1379
    Bosnia-Herzegovina, efforts to achieve a sustainable peace, message 
        reporting--1364
    Burma, U.S. national emergency, letter reporting--2085
    Colombia, national emergency with respect to narcotics traffickers
        Letter reporting--1831
        Message--1822
    Commodity Credit Corporation, message transmitting report--1596
    Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty, letter transmitting 
        report--1159

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    Corporation for Public Broadcasting, message transmitting report--
        1372
    Cuba
        Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, 
            action, letter--1248
        Telecommunications services payments, message reporting--1770
    Cyprus, letters transmitting reports--1375
    District of Columbia budget request, message transmitting--1365
    Eastern Bloc, countries of the former, emigration policies and trade 
        status, letters transmitting reports--1210
    Energy, comprehensive national strategy, message transmitting--1233
    Estonia-U.S. fishery agreement, message transmitting--1798
    Export Administration Act, U.S. national emergency regarding lapse, 
        letter--1446
    Farmers, financial assistance, letter--1239
    Federal advisory committees, message transmitting report--1232
    Federal budget, rescissions and deferrals
        Letter reporting--1835
        Message reporting--1319
    Foreign affairs agencies, reorganization, letter transmitting 
        report--2217
    Guatemala-U.S. stolen vehicle treaty, message transmitting--1485
    Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, 
        designating provisions as emergency requirement, message--1299
    Iran, U.S. national emergency
        Letter--2004
        Letter reporting--2030
        Message reporting--1598
    Iraq
        Military strikes, letter--2195
        United Nations Security Council resolutions, compliance, letter 
            reporting--1519
        U.S. national emergency
            Letter reporting--1446
            Message--1363
    Kenya, deployment of U.S. Armed Forces in response to bombing of 
        U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, letter reporting--1429
    Liberia, deployment of U.S. Armed Forces, letter reporting--1706
    Libya, national emergency
        Letter--2217
        Letters reporting--1187
    Lithuania-U.S. fishery agreement, message transmitting--1799
    Middle East, U.S. national emergency regarding terrorists who 
            threaten to disrupt the peace process
        Letter--1463
        Message reporting--1293
    Mongolia, emigration policies and trade status, letter transmitting 
        report--1160
    Narcotics producing and transit countries, letter--2134
    National security strategy, letter transmitting report--1911
    Older Americans Act, reauthorization, letters--1768
    Partnership For Peace, implementation, letter transmitting report--
        1609
    Patients' Bill of Rights, letter--1493
    Railroad Retirement Board, message transmitting report--1700
    Serbia and Montenegro, U.S. national emergency
        Letter reporting--2122
        Message reporting--1252
    Sudan
        Military action against terrorist sites, letter reporting--1464
        U.S. national emergency
            Letter--1889
            Letter reporting--2000
    Tanzania, deployment of U.S. Armed Forces in response to bombing of 
        U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam, letter reporting--1429
    United Nations, U.S. activities, message transmitting report--1583
    Weapons of mass destruction, proliferation
        Expansion of Executive order, message--1356
        U.S. national emergency, letter--2022

Communications to Federal Agencies

    Adoption, utilizing the Internet, memorandum--2090
    American Indian and Alaska Native communities, economic development, 
        memorandum--1408
    Domestic violence, guidebook for victims, memorandum--1978
    Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights, memorandum--2149
    Electronic commerce, memorandum--2100
    Employment of adults with disabilities, outreach actions to 
        increase, memorandum--1371
    Federal Government, employees affected by Hurricane Georges, 
        memorandum--1706
    Firearms, preventing sales to prohibited purchasers, memorandum--
        2002
    Greenhouse gases, reducing emissions through energy saving 
        performance contracts, memorandum--1322
    India, assistance, memorandum--2106
    Joint Institute for Food Safety Research, memorandum--1183
    Migration and refugee assistance, delegation of authority, 
        memorandum--2103
    Military and Veterans Health Coordinating Board, establishment, 
        memorandum--2018
    National Academy of Sciences, report on food safety, memorandum--
        1466
    Pakistan, assistance, memorandum--2106
    Presidential Design Awards Program, memorandum--1649

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    Scientific and technical work force diversity, memorandum--1558
    Tobacco industry documents, public availability, memorandum--1263

Interviews With the News Media

    See also Addresses and Remarks
    Exchanges with reporters
        Air Force One--2131
        Dublin, Ireland--1528
        Erez Crossing, Israel--2180
        Gaza City, Gaza--2172
        New York City--1641
        Silver Spring, MD--1794
        Tokyo, Japan--2060
        White House--1185, 
            1698, 
            1916
    Interviews
        American Urban Radio Networks--1947
        Black Entertainment Television--1966
        Central China Television--1152
        CNN--1905
        Hispanic journalists--1956
        Israeli Television Channel 2--1940
        Radio Bilingue--1964
        Tom Joyner Morning Show--1951
    Joint news conferences
        Colombia, President Pastrana--1890
        Czechoslovakia, President Havel--1590
        Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu--2161
        Russia, President Yeltsin--1494
        South Korea, President Kim--2065
    News conferences
        No. 162 (July 3)--1174
        No. 163 (Sept. 2)--1494
        No. 164 (Sept. 16)--1590
        No. 165 (Oct. 28)--1890
        No. 166 (Nov. 21)--2065
        No. 167 (Dec. 13)--2161

Joint Statements

    Australia, electronic commerce--2097
    Colombia, partnership with U.S.--1898
    European Union
        Global economy, cooperation with U.S.--2193
        Middle East peace process--2194
        Transatlantic cooperation dialogs--2194
        Western Balkans, cooperation with U.S.--2191
    Israel, strategic and military cooperation with U.S.--1940
    Japan
        Asia, initiative on private sector growth--2039
        Cooperation with U.S.--1643
        Global Positioning System, cooperation with U.S.--1643
    Pakistan, meeting of the Presidents--2127
    Poland, relations with U.S.--1218
    Romania, relations with U.S.--1245
    Russia
        Aviation safety promotion--1510
        Biological weapons, prohibition--1502
        Civil aircraft accident/incident investigation and prevention--
            1507
        Cooperation in the fields of culture, humanities, social 
            sciences, education, and the mass media--1509
        Kosovo, situation--1501
        Missile launches and early warning, exchange of information--
            1502
        Security challenges at the threshold of the 21st century--1505
        Trade, investment, technology, and nongovernmental cooperation--
            1503
    Saudi Arabia, relations with U.S.--1671
    Wye River Memorandum--1839

Letters and Messages

    Christmas, message--2205
    Computing and communications technology, letter--1424
    Glenn, John, electronic mail message--2004
    Hanukkah, message--2148
    Independence Day, message--1159
    Kwanzaa, message--2205
    Labor Day, message--1536
    Ramadan, message--2195
    Rosh Hashana, message--1590
    Yom Kippur, message--1699

Meetings With Foreign Leaders and International Officials

    See also Joint Statements
    Argentina, President Menem--2229
    Bulgaria, President Stoyanov--1633
    China
        Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Tung--
            1166
        Minister of Foreign Affairs Tang--2228
    Colombia
        President-elect Pastrana--2224
        President Pastrana--1889
    Costa Rica, President Rodriguez--2155
    Czechoslovakia, President Havel--1590
    Ecuador, President Witt--2230
    El Salvador, President Calderon--2155
    European Union
        European Council President Klima--2235
        European Commission President Santer--2235
    Germany, Chancellor-elect Schroeder--1773
    Guatemala, Vice President Flores--2155
    Honduras, President Flores--2155
    Hungary, Prime Minister Orban--1747
    Ireland, Prime Minister Ahern--1528
    Israel
        President Weizman--2160

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        Prime Minister Netanyahu--1799, 
            2171
    Italy, Prime Minister Prodi--1633
    Japan
        Emperor Akihito--2054
        Prime Minister Obuchi--1641
    Jordan, King Hussein I--1836
    Marshall Islands, President Kabua--2081
    Micronesia, Federated States of, President Nena--2081
    Mozambique, President Chissano--2233
    NATO, Secretary General Solana--2222
    Nicaragua, President Aleman--2155
    Nigeria, Head of State Abubakar--2227
    Pakistan, Prime Minister Sharif--2111
    Palau, President Nakamura--2081
    Palestinian Authority, Chairman Arafat--1799, 
        2129
    Peru, President Fujimori--2230
    Poland, Prime Minister Buzek--2222
    Romania, President Constantinescu--2222
    Russia
        Minister of Foreign Affairs Primakov--1486
        President Yeltsin--1494
    Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Abdullah--2228
    Singapore, Prime Minister Goh--2227
    Slovenia, Prime Minister Drnovsek--2232
    South Africa
        Deputy President Mbeki--2224
        President Mandela--1645
    South Korea, President Kim--2065
    Tibet, Dalai Lama--2232
    United Kingdom
        Northern Ireland Assembly
            Deputy First Minister Mallon--1513
            First Minister Trimble--1513
        Prime Minister Blair--1513
    United Nations
        General Assembly President Opertti--1629
        Secretary-General Annan--1629
    Uruguay, President Sanguinetti--2223
    World Bank, President Wolfensohn--2093

Resignations and Retirements

    See also Statements by the President
    Council on Environmental Quality, Chair, statement--1932
    Treasury Department, U.S. Secret Service, Director, statement--2021
    White House Office
        Chief of Staff, remarks--1823
        Press Secretary, remarks--1300

Statements by the President

    See also Appointments and Nominations; Bill Signings; Bill Vetoes; 
        Joint Statements; Resignations and Retirements
    Agriculture, proposed legislation--1747
    AIDS/HIV initiative in minority communities, emergency funding--1901
    Air Force Department, Secretary, congressional action on 
        nomination--1300
    ``America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being'' 
        report--1239
    Antidrug activities, emergency funding--1904
    Armed Forces, pay raises for personnel--2204
    Kosovo, United Nations Security Council resolution--1648
    Brazil
        Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban and Nuclear Non-Proliferation 
            Treaties, ratification--1223
        International economic support--2031
    British Petroleum, action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions--1619
    Campaign finance reform legislation--1392
    Capitol, shootings--1320
    Census amendment, congressional action--1399
    Census Bureau, report on income and poverty--1658
    Child support collections--2219
    Children's Health Insurance Program, first anniversary--1713
    China, normal trade relations with U.S., congressional action--1299
    Clyburn, Jim, election to chair Congressional Black Caucus--2042
    Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, second anniversary--1658
    Copyrights, congressional action on proposed legislation--1783
    Credit unions, congressional action on proposed legislation--1395
    Crime
        1997 national crime victimization survey--2212
        1997 uniform crime report--2078
        Rates--2166
    Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, 
        action on title III--1247
    Cyprus, United Nations efforts toward political settlement--2210
    Deaths
        Abiola, M.K.O.--1190
        Autry, Gene--1726
        Barbieri, Arthur--1395
        Bradley, Tom--1705
        Chiles, Lawton--2160
        Clifford, Clark M.--1777
        Day, James L.--1964
        Fascell, Dante--2102
        Georges, Chris--1824
        Griffith-Joyner, Florence--1640

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        Higginbotham, A. Leon, Jr.--2181
        McCloud, David J.--1339
        Powell, Lewis F., Jr.--1466
        Robbins, Jerome--1370
        Stanford, John--2102
        Udall, Morris--2167
        Wallace, George C.--1581
    Democratic National Committee, resignation of national chairman--
        2114
    District of Columbia, congressional action on proposed 
        appropriations--1414
    Drug abuse, 1997 national household survey--1462
    Drunk driving, progress against--1465
    Economy, national--1671
    Ecuador-Peru border settlement agreement--1874
    Education
        Charter school legislation, congressional action--1778
        Higher education
            Legislation, congressional action--1704
            Reauthorization legislation, congressional action--1218
        National education goals, report--2155
        Student loan default rate--1874
    Energy Department, Senate confirmation of Secretary--1382
    Environmental legislation, congressional action--1312
    Espy, Mike, acquittal--2114
    Family and Medical Leave Act, fifth anniversary--1398
    Farmers and ranchers, emergency assistance--1848
    Federal Government
        Appropriations legislation--1492
        Employees
            Discrimination based on sexual orientation, congressional 
                action on Executive order prohibiting--1404
            Pay raise--1462
        Environmental protection through use of recycled products--1581
    Food and Drug Administration, congressional action on confirmation 
        of Commissioner--1828
    Food safety legislation, congressional action--1246
    General Motors, resolution of United Auto Workers strike--1355
    Georgia, Republic of, civil unrest--1821
    Germany, election of Gerhard Schroeder as Chancellor--1693
    Gingrich, Newt, decision not to seek reelection as Speaker of the 
        House of Representatives--1999
    Health and Human Services Department, appropriations legislation--
        1231
    Heat-stricken areas in South and Southwest, assistance--1454
    Holocaust assets lawsuits, settlement--1446
    Homeownership, national rate--1835
    Hurricane Georges--1670
    Hurricane Mitch, Presidential mission to Central America--1985
    Immigrants, temporary visas for skills--1659
    India and Pakistan sanctions legislation, congressional action--1210
    Internal Revenue Service reform legislation, congressional action--
        1209
    International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church--2035
    International Maritime Organization, action to protect the northern 
        right whale--2137
    International Monetary Fund, proposed program for financing for 
        Russia--1223
    Internet tax freedom legislation, congressional action--1768
    Iraq
        United Nations resolutions, failure to comply--1985
        United Nations Security Council vote--1551
        United Nations weapons inspections, failure to comply--1410
    Job training reform legislation, congressional action--1381
    Kenya, arrest of Mohammad Rashid for the bombing of the U.S. Embassy 
        in Nairobi--1471
    Labor Department, proposed appropriations legislation--1231
    Limited Test Ban Treaty, 35th anniversary--1658
    Medicare, new benefits--1158
    Military readiness funding--2016
    Minimum wage--1644
    Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, decision not to seek reelection--1998
    Northern Ireland
        Omagh, terrorist bombing--1457
        Peace process--1492
    Northwest Airlines, pilots strike--1485
    Patients' Bill of Rights legislation, congressional action--1319
    Presidential Medal of Freedom, award announcement--1816
    Puerto Rico, political status referendum--2179
    Religious freedom legislation, congressional action--1775
    Roybal-Allard, Lucille, election to chair Congressional Hispanic 
        Caucus--2042
    Russia-U.S. food aid agreement--1977
    Schmoke, Kurt, decision not to seek reelection as Baltimore, MD, 
        mayor--2122
    Shepard, Matthew, attack--1777
    Slepian, Barnett, murder--1860
    Social Security--1683
    South Africa, bombing attack--1467
    Space station, international--2127
    Starovoytova, Galina, murder--2091
    Sweatshops, agreement on fighting practices--1974
    Swissair flight 111--1519
    Tobacco products regulation, petition to Court of Appeals--1455
    Todorovic, Stevan, detention in Bosnia--1692
    Trade agreement authorities legislation, congressional action--1671

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    Uganda, bombing attack--1467
    Weapons of mass destruction, expanding Executive order on 
        proliferation--1355
    White House, 1996 campaign finance activities
        Ickes, Harold--1492
        Vice President--1472
    Year 2000 information and readiness legislation, congressional 
        action--1619
    Yellowstone National Park, acquisition of New World Mine--1414