[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.