[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 36, Number 5 (Monday, February 7, 2000)]
[Pages 222-223]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on Senate Confirmation of Alan Greenspan as Chairman of the 
Federal Reserve Board

February 3, 2000

    I am pleased that the Senate has confirmed the nomination of Alan 
Greenspan for another term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. 
Chairman Greenspan's wise and steady leadership has inspired confidence 
here in America and around the world. He has made a truly remarkable 
contribution in helping lead our Nation to the longest economic 
expansion in history. I look forward to continuing the productive and 
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relationship that my administration has enjoyed with Chairman Greenspan 
and the other excellent members of the Federal Reserve Board in working 
to extend this era of American prosperity. I am hopeful that the Senate 
will move quickly to confirm the other two nominees to the Federal 
Reserve Board as well.