    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1999, Book I)]
    [June 30, 1999]
    [Page 1045]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Exchange With Reporters at Wrigley Field in Chicago
    June 30, 1999

    First Lady

        Q. Mr. President, Hillary is a Yankees fan. Are you still a Cubs
    fan? [Laughter]
        The President. Yes, and so is she. You know what she said. Don't play press games here. [Laughter]
    This is about sports, not politics.

    Northern Ireland Peace Process

        Q. Mr. President, what did Tony Blair tell you when you had----
        Q. Did Tony Blair give you an update?
        The President. I got an update from Tony Blair on where things are, and we're now in touch with the
    various parties, and I expect to make some more phone calls sometime in
    the next hour or so. It's an all-nighter.
        Q. Will the talks be extended tonight?
        The President. Yes, I think by most standards they've already been
    extended. But I do expect so. I think they'll work quite late.

    First Lady

        Q. Do you think the First Lady will let you keep the jacket, since
    she's a big Cubs fan?
        The President. Yes. [Laughter] But I will have to disclose it. I'll
    have to share wearing rights.

    Note: The exchange began at 4:50 p.m. in the Chicago Cubs' locker room.
    In his remarks, the President referred to Prime Minister Tony Blair of
    the United Kingdom. A tape was not available for verification of the
    content of this exchange.