    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1999, Book I)]
    [February 12, 1999]
    [Page 189]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Remarks on the Conclusion of the Senate Impeachment Trial and an
    Exchange With Reporters
    February 12, 1999

        The President. Now that the Senate has fulfilled its constitutional
    responsibility, bringing this process to a conclusion, I want to say
    again to the American people how profoundly sorry I am for what I said
    and did to trigger these events and the great burden they have imposed
    on the Congress and on the American people.
        I also am humbled and very grateful for the support and the prayers
    I have received from millions of Americans over this past year.
        Now I ask all Americans, and I hope all Americans--here in
    Washington and throughout our land--will rededicate ourselves to the
    work of serving our Nation and building our future together. This can be
    and this must be a time of reconciliation and renewal for America.
        Thank you very much.
        Q. In your heart, sir, can you forgive and forget?
        The President. I believe any person who asks for forgiveness has to
    be prepared to give it.

    Note: The President spoke at 2:38 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White
    House.