[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 35, Number 40 (Monday, October 11, 1999)]
[Page 1985]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on an Inappropriate Metaphor Used in Discussing the Irish 
Peace Process

October 8, 1999

    Earlier today, in a discussion of the Irish peace process, I used a 
metaphor that was inappropriate. I want to express my regret for any 
offense my remark caused.