[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.