    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book I)]
    [June 12, 2000]
    [Page 1133]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Frank Patterson
    June 12, 2000

        Hillary and I were saddened to learn of the death of one of
    Ireland's greatest ambassadors of music, Frank Patterson. A world-class
    tenor, Frank brought the joy of classical and popular music as well as
    Irish culture into the hearts of millions around the world. Hillary and
    I will never forget hearing him perform at the White House. On behalf of
    the American people, we offer our sympathies to his family and friends
    and to the people of Ireland.