    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book I)]
    [February 14, 2000]
    [Page 253]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Radio Remarks on Funding To Make Communities More Livable
    February 14, 2000

        Across America, communities are struggling to protect precious lands
    so their children will have places to play, hike, and enjoy the great
    outdoors. Today I'm announcing nearly $60 million in new grants to help
    communities in all 50 States create parks, preserve forests, and save
    open space.
        And the lands legacy initiative in my new budget will provide
    permanent funding so that communities can conserve additional lands year
    after year.

    Note: The President's remarks were recorded at approximately 5 p.m. on
    February 11 in the Oval Office at the White House for later broadcast,
    and the transcript was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on
    February 14. These remarks were also made available on the White House
    Press Office Actuality Line.