    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book I)]
    [January 17, 2000]
    [Page 67]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on the Election of Ricardo Lagos as
    President of Chile
    January 17, 2000

        I congratulate Ricardo Lagos on his victory in Chile's Presidential
    election on Sunday, January 16. I also congratulate the Chilean people
    for an election that was a model of civic participation and evidence of
    their strong commitment to democratic government.
        I look forward to working with President-elect Lagos and to
    deepening the friendship and cooperation that have characterized the
    excellent relations between our two nations.