    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book I)]
    [April 5, 2000]
    [Page 639]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Conclusion of the Independent Counsel's Investigation
    of Alexis Herman
    April 5, 2000

        I am very pleased to learn that Independent Counsel Ralph
    Lancaster has concluded his investigation.
    Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman has for many years served our Nation
    with selfless dedication and extraordinary talent. She did not deserve
    what she has had to endure over the past many months. As I said at the
    start of this inquiry, nearly 2 years ago, Secretary Herman did nothing
    wrong. But throughout it all, she was never deterred from her mission:
    making life better for America's working families. I am proud to call
    her my friend, and I am honored that she has been willing to work in
    this administration on behalf of working people everywhere.