    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1999, Book I)]
    [February 3, 1999]
    [Page 158]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on People Magazine's Decision To Print a Cover Story Featuring
    Chelsea Clinton
    February 3, 1999

        We deeply regret and are profoundly saddened by the decision of
    People magazine to print a cover story featuring our daughter, Chelsea.
    For over 6 years, the media has understood and respected the unique
    situation facing Chelsea as she grows up in the spot light focused on
    her parents. Other than at public situations where she is an integral
    part of our family, Chelsea has not taken on a public role. We have been
    very grateful for the media's restraint in allowing Chelsea the privacy
    that any young person needs and deserves.
        Unfortunately, despite personal appeals with respect to her privacy
    and her security from her parents, People magazine has chosen to run the
    story. We can only hope that the media will continue its policy of
    restraint with respect to our daughter.

    Note: This statement was released by the Office of the Press Secretary
    as a statement by the President and the First Lady.