[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 36, Number 51 (Monday, December 25, 2000)]
[Page 3143]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Death of John Lindsay 

December 20, 2000

    Hillary and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of John 
Lindsay. As a Member of Congress, and later as mayor, John Lindsay built 
a remarkable rapport with the people of New York City--people of every 
race, in every neighborhood, in every walk of life. In times of great 
change, John Lindsay was a progressive yet pragmatic force for the 
public interest. New Yorkers and all Americans will miss not only his 
confident style but his commitment to social progress for all.