    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1999, Book I)]
    [June 28, 1999]
    [Page 1035]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks at a Majority 2000 Dinner in New York City
    June 28, 1999

        Hello, everyone. I really came over here just to have a chance to
    shake hands and say hello, because you were all in the theater, so you
    heard me speak, and I don't think you should have to endure two
    speeches.
        I would like to say again how much I appreciate the leadership role
    that you assumed in making this evening a great success. I hope you
    enjoyed it as much as I did. And again, I want to thank the cast and all
    the people who put the production on. I thought it was magnificent.
        But mostly, I came here to thank you for making this a success and
    for helping Mr. Gephardt and the other members of our congressional
    leadership--you're very happy. We're giving them a chance to have a good
    November next year.
        Thank you, Congressman Engel, Congressman
    Kennedy, Congressman Rangel, Congresswoman Lowey.
    Thank you all very much. Congressman Payne,
    thank you.
        God bless you. Thank you.

    Note: The President spoke at 8:30 p.m. at the Supper Club restaurant.