    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [September 8, 1999]
    [Page 1506]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Earthquake in Greece
    September 8, 1999

        On behalf of all Americans, Hillary and I extend our profound
    sympathy to the loved ones of those who have lost their lives and to
    those injured in yesterday's earthquake in Greece. Last month people
    around the world were moved by Greece's generous assistance to Turkey in
    the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck near Istanbul. Now we
    have seen the same spirit of cooperation in President Demirel's pledge of support for the Greek people in their hour
    of need. We, too, are prepared to help the Greek Government respond to
    the disaster.