    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1999, Book I)]
    [January 8, 1999]
    [Page 28]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Decision of Housing and Urban Development Secretary
    Andrew M. Cuomo Not To Seek Election to the
    Senate
    January 8, 1999

        Earlier today Secretary Cuomo announced that he would not run for
    the United States Senate. I told Secretary Cuomo that I would support
    his decision either way, but on a personal level, I am glad that he is
    staying to build on HUD's new empowerment agenda. New Yorkers should be
    proud of the job he is doing. Andrew believes that his job at HUD is not
    finished. Therefore, he has chosen to continue his public service at the
    Department, and I applaud his decision.