    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [November 5, 1999]
    [Page 1988]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Radio Remarks on Expanding a Wildlife Refuge To Protect the Salmon
    Habitat in the Columbia River
    November 5, 1999

        Today I announced the expansion of a wildlife refuge to protect the
    prime salmon habitat along the Columbia River. This supports our treaty
    with Canada to protect Pacific Coast salmon.
        My budget proposes increases for salmon restoration, but Congress
    has provided only a fraction of the resources necessary to do the job.
    So, again, I call on Congress to provide the necessary resources to
    support this treaty and to work with me on a budget process that
    observes our obligations and protects and preserves our environment.

    Note: The President's remarks were recorded at approximately 12:15 p.m.
    at the Hermitage Tomato Cooperative Association. These remarks were also
    made available on the White House Press Office Radio Actuality Line.