[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book II)]
[September 28, 2000]
[Pages 1978-1979]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on the Death of Pierre Trudeau
September 28, 2000

    I was deeply saddened to learn today of the death of Pierre Trudeau. 
As Prime Minister for nearly a generation, Pierre Trudeau opened a 
dynamic new era in Canadian politics and helped establish Canada's 
unique imprint on the global stage. I know his passing will be felt

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by all Canadians. Hillary joins me in offering the condolences of the 
American people to his two sons and to the people of Canada.