    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [October 8, 1999]
    [Page 1740]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on an Inappropriate Metaphor Used in Discussing the Irish
    Peace Process
    October 8, 1999

        Earlier today, in a discussion of the Irish peace process, I used a
    metaphor that was inappropriate. I want to express my regret for any
    offense my remark caused.