    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [December 4, 1999]
    [Page 2209]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Fire at the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse
    Company Building in Worcester, Massachucetts
    December 4, 1999

        Hillary and I were deeply saddened to learn of the tragedy that has
    struck the Worcester community.
    The six
    firefighters who are now missing and
    presumed dead valiantly put their lives on the line in the effort to
    save others and protect their city. Their courageous service reminds us
    all of the tremendous commitment and sacrifice made by the thousands of
    firefighters across America who risk their own lives every day to
    protect our communities. Our thoughts and prayers go out to these
    courageous firefighters, to their families, to the Worcester Fire
    Department, and the city of Worcester.