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Timeline of the Bill Clinton presidency (1997)

January 01, 1970

The following is a timeline of the presidency of Bill Clinton from January 1, 1997, to December 31, 1997.

January edit

February edit

March edit

  • March 3 – President Clinton submitted a message to Congress transferring the Second Supplementary Canada-United States Social Security Agreement.[13] He held his sixth meeting with President of the Palestinian National Authority Yasser Arafat in the Oval Office in the morning[14] and attended an East Room ceremony announcing the Coalition for America's Children during the afternoon.[15]
  • March 4 – President Clinton announced a prohibition on federal funding for human cloning during a morning appearance in the Oval Office. He proceeded to answer questions from reporters.[16]
  • March 10 – President Clinton and President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak held a joint news conference in the East Room during the afternoon.[17] President Clinton made a statement on the decision of Senator Wendell Ford not to seek reelection to the Senate.[18]
  • March 11 – President Clinton delivered an address at the National Press Club.[19]

April edit

May edit

June edit

July edit

  • July 1 – President Clinton announced the Electronic Commerce Initiative in the East Room. He said his administration intended to implement the initiative by the first day of the year 2000,[22] and issued a memorandum on electronic commerce to the leaders of executive departments and agencies.[23] He also signed a proclamation implementing the Information Technology Agreement. He released a statement the same day stating that the agreement would "cut to zero tariffs on a vast array of computers, semiconductors, and telecommunications technology by the year 2000."[24] He released a message online regarding the report A Framework for Global Electronic Commerce, published earlier in the day.[25]

August edit

September edit

  • September 27 – A recording was broadcast on the radio of President Clinton discussing the Senate's continued refusal to confirm his judicial nominees and calling for the cessation of this practice so "the unbroken legacy of our strong, independent judiciary can continue for generations to come".[26]
  • September 27 – President Clinton attended the Hot Springs High School Ultimate Class Reunion on the front steps of Hot Springs High School in Hot Springs, Arkansas.[27]
  • September 27 – President Clinton attended a reception for the Arkansas State Democratic Party on Ray Winder Baseball Field in Little Rock, Arkansas.[28]
  • September 27 – President Clinton attended a candlelight vigil for the Little Rock Nine on the lawn of the Administration Building at Philander Smith College.[29]
  • September 29 – President Clinton presented the National Humanities Medals in the Rose Garden.[30]
  • September 29 – President Clinton delivered a message on the observance of National Arts and Humanities Month.[31]
  • September 29 – President Clinton delivered remarks on the Income and Poverty Report and answered questions from reporters on campaign finance reform and welfare reform in the White House Briefing Room.[32]
  • September 29 – President Clinton attended the National Arts and Humanities Medals Dinner on the State Floor of the White House. [33]
  • September 30 – President Clinton delivered remarks on the South Lawn in which he accused members of Congress of trying to undermine his administration's commitment to education reform and stated his intent to "veto any legislation that damages our commitment to public education and high national standards". He then answered questions from reporters about the Internal Revenue Service.[34]
  • September 30 – President Clinton attended a meeting of the President's Advisory Board on Race at the Mayflower Hotel.[35]
  • September 30 – President Clinton attended the retirement ceremony for General John M. Shalikashvili at Fort Myer in Arlington, Virginia.[36]
  • September 30 – President Clinton spoke about the death of Roy Lichtenstein and the latter's contributions to the alteration of art.[37]
  • September 30 – President Clinton issued a statement on the final report of the Commission on Immigration Reform, saying it "further contributes to our country's understanding of the role of immigration in the United States."[38]
  • September 30 – President Clinton issued a statement on the observance of Rosh Hashanah.[39]
  • September 30 – President Clinton signed the 1998 Military Construction Appropriations Act into law, saying it "provides funding for military construction and family housing programs of the Department of Defense" and "funds the vast majority of my request for military construction projects, the military family housing program, other quality-of-life projects for our military personnel and their families, and the base closure and realignment program."[40]
  • September 30 – In a statement, President Clinton said House Joint Resolution 94 "provides 1998 appropriations for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government through October 23, 1997, except those funded by the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1998, which I signed into law earlier today."[41]
  • September 30 – President Clinton issued a message to Congress on the continued national emergency in Iran.[42]

October edit

  • October 1 – President Clinton addressed television weather broadcasters in the East Room on his desire for Americans to accept the majority scientific opinion on climate change and for the United States to commit to go to the upcoming United Nations conference in Kyoto with binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.[43]
  • October 1 – In a statement, President Clinton expressed his satisfaction with the Senate Finance Committee reporting out legislation renewing the partnership between the President and Congress in reaching trade agreements, and called for the continued breakdown of "unfair foreign trade barriers to our goods and services."[44]
  • October 2 – President Clinton announced that he would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Agriculture "to work together in close cooperation with the agricultural community to develop the first-ever specific safety standards for the growing, processing, shipping, and selling of fruits and vegetables", and answered questions from reporters in the Rose Garden on line-item vetoes, the 2000 Census, food safety, and campaign finance during the 1996 elections.[45]
  • October 3 – In a statement, President Clinton noted a positive jobs report from the Labor Department and promoted a three-part economic strategy.[46]
  • October 3 – President Clinton issued a statement on the release of the final crime statistics for 1996 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and called them "good news for all Americans", citing a continued drop in crime and benefits for law-abiding citizens.[47]
  • October 4 – In a live Oval Office address, President Clinton delivered remarks on the importance of the American family and the benefits given to parents as a result of the Family and Medical Leave Act.[48]
  • October 4 – A recording was broadcast of President Clinton endorsing the campaign finance reform bill of Senators John McCain and Russ Feingold, saying it would "curb the power of special interests and increase the confidence of the American people in our campaign finance system".[49]
  • October 4 – President Clinton attended a dinner for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Don Beyer in Chesapeake Hall of the National Airport Hilton Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.[50]
  • October 6 – President Clinton delivered the opening remarks at the White House Conference on Climate Change in Gaston Hall at Georgetown University.[51]
  • October 6 – During the White House Conference on Climate Change, President Clinton delivered remarks on previous congressional actions regarding the environment and said goals for emission reductions could not be reached without "a global agreement that involves both the developing and the developed countries".[52]
  • October 6 – President Clinton delivered remarks in the Oval Office on his signing of line-item vetoes of the 1998 Military Construction Appropriations Act six days prior. He also answered questions from reporters on videotapes of White House coffees, the Stand-Clark-Squillacote espionage case, and the assassination attempt against Khaled Mashal.[53]
  • October 6 – In a message to Congress, President Clinton canceled "the dollar amounts of discretionary budget authority, as specified in the attached reports".[54]
  • October 18 – President Clinton delivered remarks on the international response to climate change at Nahuel Huapi National Park in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina.[55]
  • October 20 – A recording was broadcast of President Clinton discussing a report by the Education Department confirming that students "who challenge themselves with rigorous math and science courses in high school are much more likely to go on to college".[56]
  • October 21 – President Clinton delivered remarks in the East Room on the America Reads initiative and education in the United States.[57]
  • October 21 – President Clinton delivered remarks to the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues in the Mellon Auditorium at the Department of Commerce.[58]
  • October 21 – President Clinton attended a dinner for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.[59]
  • October 22 – President Clinton addressed the National Geographic Society in the Gilbert Grosvenor Auditorium.[60]
  • October 23 – President Clinton attended a White House Conference on Child Care in the East Room.[61]
  • October 23 – In a statement, President Clinton lamented the death of Ann Devroy and noted her accomplishments as a White House correspondent.[62]
  • October 23 – President Clinton signed House Joint Resolution 97 into law. He said the resolution provided "1998 appropriations for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government through November 7, 1997, except those funded by the five bills that I have already signed into law."[63]
  • October 24 – President Clinton delivered remarks on the South Lawn to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards to honor board-certified master teachers.[64]
  • October 24 – President Clinton delivered remarks to the Asia Society and the United States-China Education Foundation Board in the auditorium at the Voice of America.[65]
  • October 25 – A recording of President Clinton announcing "new FDA regulations that will ensure medical facilities, health providers, and detection equipment are all held to the highest possible standards so that every woman gets the quality care she needs when she needs it most" was broadcast on the radio.[66]
  • October 25 – President Clinton delivered remarks to the National Italian-American Foundation in the International Ballroom at the Washington Hilton.[67]
  • October 27 – President Clinton delivered remarks to the 1997 NCAA men's and women's basketball champions in the East Room.[68]
  • October 27 – President Clinton delivered remarks to the Democratic Leadership Council in the Regency Ballroom at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.[69]
  • October 27 – President Clinton signed the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998. He said the legislation would "fund vital environmental, veterans, housing, community development, space, and science programs" and provide "funding for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Science Foundation, and several other agencies."[70]
  • October 27 – President Clinton signed the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998. He said the legislation "provides funds to improve safety on our highways, airways, and waterways" in addition to permitting "the highest level of Federal infrastructure investment in history—investment to improve our Nation's highways, transit systems, Amtrak, and airports and, as a result, improve personal mobility and make America a better global competitor."[71]
  • October 27 – President Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton attended a birthday party for the First Lady in Gar Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center.[72]
  • October 28 – President Clinton delivered remarks at Oscar Mayer Elementary School in Chicago.[73]
  • October 28 – President Clinton issued a memorandum to the Secretary of Education on the subject of low-performing public schools.[74]
  • October 28 – In a statement, President Clinton lamented the death of Walter H. Capps.[75]
  • October 29 – In a message to Congress, President Clinton transmitted a "report on the Nation's achievements in aeronautics and space during fiscal year (FY) 1996, as required under section 206 of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2476)."[76]
  • October 29 – President Clinton hosts President of the People's Republic of China Jiang Zemin for a state visit.[77]
  • October 29 – In a statement, President Clinton lamented the death of American Federation of Government Employees National President John N. Sturdivant.[78]
  • October 30 – President Clinton unveiled the STARBRIGHT World On-Line Computer Network during remarks at the Children's Hospital National Medical Center.[79]
  • October 30 – President Clinton signed H.J. Res. 75, which gave Bob Hope "the status of honorary veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and extends to him the gratitude of the American people for his lifetime of accomplishments and service on behalf of our men and women in uniform."[80]
  • October 30 – In a statement, President Clinton expressed his satisfaction with the Senate scheduling a vote on campaign finance reform. He stated that it would "pave the way for the first up-or-down vote ever on the McCain-Feingold bill."[81]
  • October 30 – In a statement, President Clinton applauded House Speaker Newt Gingrich for scheduling "a vote in the House of Representatives for next Friday, November 7, on the renewal of traditional trade negotiating authority."[82]
  • October 30 – In a message to Congress, President Clinton transmitted "the text of a proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy".[83]
  • October 31 – President Clinton delivered remarks in the warehouse of the Tropical Shipping Company endorsing members of Congress' granting him the authority to enter agreements and urging their constituents to contact them in regards to the matter.[84]
  • October 31 – President Clinton delivered remarks on the athletic field of Lighthouse Elementary School in Jupiter, Florida.[85]
  • October 31 – President Clinton delivered remarks on his administration's economic policy and answered questions on education, Iran, child care, and brain development at a private residence.[86]
  • October 31 - President Clinton attended a dinner for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee at a private residence in Boca Raton, Florida.[87]

November edit

  • November 21 – President Clinton signed the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 into law and delivered remarks on the legislation.[88][89]
  • November 21 – President Clinton received the Man of Peace Award in the East Room at the White House.[90] He also issued a statement endorsing the Korean Peninsula peace process.[91]
  • November 22 – President Clinton delivered a speech at a private dinner for Senator Patty Murray[92] and a reception for Murray at the Pavilion at the Seattle Center.[93]
  • November 23 – President Clinton issued statements on his administration's crime policy[94] and the death of Jorge Mas Canosa.[95]
  • November 24 – President Clinton spoke to reporters about foreign policy at the Waterfront Centre Hotel in Vancouver.[96]
  • November 25 – President Clinton delivered an address to the staff of the United States Consulate in Vancouver.[97]
  • November 26 – President Clinton signed the Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998,[98] and the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1998.[99] He attended the Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation Ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House during the afternoon.[100]
  • November 29 – A recording of President Clinton speaking about Thanksgiving, American families, and legislation was broadcast on the radio.[101]

December edit

  • December 1 – President Clinton spoke on the budget for the following year, as well as the Kyoto Protocol, in the Cabinet Room during the morning.[102] He delivered an address at a Democratic National Committee dinner at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel during the evening.[103] He also issued a memorandum directing HIV prevention in federal programs within the following 90 days.[104]
  • December 2 – President Clinton announced the appointment of Togo D. West, Jr. as Acting United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the Roosevelt Room of the White House during the morning[105] and signed the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997, "the first Amtrak reauthorization since 1992 and the most comprehensive restructuring of Amtrak since the early 1980s."[106]
  • December 3 – President Clinton delivered an address on race at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at the University of Akron[107] and participated in a discussion[108] during the afternoon. He spoke at a reception for the Democratic Party in Chicago during the evening.[109]
  • December 4 – President Clinton lighted the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse.[110]
  • December 5 – President Clinton spoke with reporters on his administration's foreign policy in the Oval Office during the morning.[111] He announced appointments to the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare in a press conference on the South Lawn in the afternoon.[112]
  • December 6 – President Clinton gave a radio address on school violence and announced an initiative "to produce for the first time an annual report card on school violence".[113]
  • December 7 – President Clinton delivered an address at the Metropolitan Baptist Church during the morning[114] and gave a speech at the reception for the Kennedy Center Honors during the afternoon.[115]
  • December 9 – President Clinton issued statements on the death of Jeanette E. Rockefeller[116] and the 40th anniversary of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.[117] He also delivered an address commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Jewish Heritage Museum.[118]
  • December 10 – President Clinton delivered an address at the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club in New York City during the morning.[119] He gave a speech at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee dinner in the Empire Room at the Waldorf Astoria[120] and a Democratic National Committee Hispanic dinner in the Rainbow Room[121] during the evening.
  • December 11 – President Clinton delivered an address on the sea at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Miami, Florida.[122]
  • December 12 – President Clinton issued a statement on the International Financial Services Agreement.[123]
  • December 13 – President Clinton spoke on Medicare reform during a radio address from the Oval Office.[124] He delivered an address at the Arkansas Democratic National Committee Dinner during the evening.[125]
  • December 14 – President Clinton delivered an address on Christmas at the National Building Museum.[126]
  • December 15 – President Clinton and Prime Minister of Ireland Bertie Ahern held a joint news conference in the Northwest Portfolio at the White House during the morning.[127] President Clinton announced the appointment of Bill Lann Lee as Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the Oval Office during the afternoon.[128]
  • December 19 – President Clinton delivered an address at the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards at the Sheraton Washington Hotel in the morning.[129] He participated in a "race initiative outreach meeting" in the Oval Office during the afternoon.[130]
  • December 20 – President Clinton spoke on the government's efforts to help children avoid drug use during his radio address, in a recording made the previous day and aired during the morning.[131]
  • December 23 – President Clinton gave a statement on the start of the trial in the Oklahoma City bombing, saying in part, "The successful prosecution of Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols should offer a measure of comfort that all Americans stand with the families of Oklahoma City."[132]
  • December 27 – President Clinton announced that Medicare beneficiaries would be eligible for more cancer screenings starting January 1.[133]
  • December 28 – Senior Advisor to the President Rahm Emanuel said that President Clinton's 1998 budget would not propose any major tax cuts, but that he would be open to receiving a tax cut from Congress so long as it would not violate a spending agreement designed to balance the federal budget by 2002.[134]
  • December 29 – President Clinton issued statements on a health care task force[135] and the vandalizing of an Islamic Star display.[136]

References edit

  1. ^ The President's Radio Address (January 4, 1997)
  2. ^ Remarks at the Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast (January 6, 1997)
  3. ^ "It's official: Clinton wins". Tampa Bay Times. January 10, 1997. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  4. ^ Remarks to a Democratic National Committee Meeting (January 21, 1997)
  5. ^ Message to the Congress on Continuation of the Emergency With Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process (January 21, 1997)
  6. ^ Exchange With Reporters (January 22, 1997)
  7. ^ Remarks at Stanley Field Middle School in Northbrook, Illinois (January 22, 1997)
  8. ^ Address Before a Joint Session of the Congress on the State of the Union (February 4, 1997)
  9. ^ Feldberg, Michael (2015). UMass Boston at 50: A Fiftieth-Anniversary History of the University of Massachusetts Boston. Amherst, MA: University of Massachusetts Press. p. 153. ISBN 978-1625341693.
  10. ^ "History of UMass Boston – A Growing Presence – University of Massachusetts Boston". University of Massachusetts Boston. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  11. ^ "President Bill Clinton visits UMass Boston :: Mass. Memories Road Show". University of Massachusetts Boston. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  12. ^ "President Clinton visits UMass Boston :: Mass. Memories Road Show". University of Massachusetts Boston. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  13. ^ Message to the Congress Transmitting the Second Supplementary Canada-United States Social Security Agreement (March 3, 1997)
  14. ^ Remarks Prior to Discussions With Chairman Yasser Arafat of the Palestinian Authority and an Exchange With Reporters (March 3, 1997)
  15. ^ Remarks at the Unveiling Ceremony for the Coalition for America's Children Public Service Announcement (March 3, 1997)
  16. ^ Remarks Announcing the Prohibition on Federal Funding for Cloning of Human Beings and an Exchange With Reporters (March 4, 1997)
  17. ^ The President's News Conference With President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt (March 10, 1997)
  18. ^ Statement on Senator Wendell H. Ford's Decision Not To Seek Reelection (March 10, 1997)
  19. ^ Remarks to the Conference on Free TV and Political Reform and an Exchange With Reporters (March 11, 1997)
  20. ^ 1997 Radio and Television Correspondents' Association Dinner
  21. ^ 1997 White House Correspondents' Dinner
  22. ^ Remarks Announcing the Electronic Commerce Initiative (July 1, 1997)
  23. ^ Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies (July 1, 1997)
  24. ^ Statement on the Proclamation Implementing the Information Technology Agreement (July 1, 1997)
  25. ^ Message to Internet Users on Electronic Commerce (July 1, 1997)
  26. ^ The President's Radio Address (September 27, 1997)
  27. ^ Remarks at the Hot Springs High School Ultimate Class Reunion in Hot Springs, Arkansas (September 27, 1997)
  28. ^ Remarks at an Arkansas State Democratic Party Reception in Little Rock, Arkansas (September 27, 1997)
  29. ^ Remarks at a Candlelight Vigil Honoring the Little Rock Nine in Little Rock (September 27, 1997)
  30. ^ Remarks on Presenting the National Arts and Humanities Medals (September 29, 1997)
  31. ^ Message on the Observance of National Arts and Humanities Month, 1997 (September 29, 1997)
  32. ^ Remarks on the Income and Poverty Report and an Exchange With Reporters (September 29, 1997)
  33. ^ Remarks at the National Arts and Humanities Medals Dinner (September 29, 1997)
  34. ^ Remarks on Congressional Action on Education Legislation and an Exchange With Reporters (September 30, 1997)
  35. ^ Remarks at a Meeting With the President's Advisory Board on Race (September 30, 1997)
  36. ^ Remarks on the Retirement of General John M. Shalikashvili in Arlington, Virginia (September 30, 1997)
  37. ^ Statement on the Death of Roy Lichtenstein (September 30, 1997)
  38. ^ Statement on the Report of the Commission on Immigration Reform (September 30, 1997)
  39. ^ Message on the Observance of Rosh Hashana, 1997 (September 30, 1997)
  40. ^ Statement on Signing the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1998 (September 30, 1997)
  41. ^ Statement on Signing Continuing Appropriations Legislation (September 30, 1997)
  42. ^ Message to the Congress on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran (September 30, 1997)
  43. ^ Remarks to Television Weather Forecasters (October 1, 1997)
  44. ^ Statement on Senate Finance Committee Action on Fast-Track Trading Authority Legislation (October 1, 1997)
  45. ^ Remarks Announcing a Food Safety Initiative and an Exchange With Reporters (October 2, 1997)
  46. ^ Statement on the National Economy (October 3, 1997)
  47. ^ Statement on Crime Statistics (October 3, 1997)
  48. ^ The President's Radio Address (October 4, 1997)
  49. ^ Remarks on Campaign Finance Reform Legislation (October 4, 1997)
  50. ^ Remarks at a Dinner for Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Don Beyer in Arlington, Virginia (October 4, 1997)
  51. ^ Opening Remarks at the White House Conference on Climate Change (October 6, 1997)
  52. ^ Remarks During the White House Conference on Climate Change (October 6, 1997)
  53. ^ Remarks on Signing Line Item Vetoes of the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1998, and an Exchange With Reporters (October 6, 1997)
  54. ^ Message to the Congress Transmitting Line Item Vetoes of the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1998 (October 6, 1997)
  55. ^ Remarks at Nahuel Huapi National Park in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina (October 18, 1997)
  56. ^ Radio Remarks on Voluntary National Testing for Basic Education Skills (October 20, 1997)
  57. ^ Remarks on the America Reads Initiative (October 21, 1997)
  58. ^ Remarks to the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues (October 21, 1997)
  59. ^ Remarks at a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Dinner (October 21, 1997)
  60. ^ Remarks at the National Geographic Society (October 22, 1997)
  61. ^ Remarks During the Morning Session of the White House Conference on Child Care (October 23, 1997)
  62. ^ Statement on the Death of Ann Devroy (October 23, 1997)
  63. ^ Statement on Signing the Second Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998 (October 23, 1997)
  64. ^ Remarks to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Honoring Board-Certified Master Teachers (October 24, 1997)
  65. ^ Remarks to the Asia Society and the United States-China Education Foundation Board (October 24, 1997)
  66. ^ The President's Radio Address (October 25, 1997)
  67. ^ Remarks to the National Italian-American Foundation (October 25, 1997)
  68. ^ Remarks to the 1997 NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Champions (October 27, 1997)
  69. ^ Remarks to the Democratic Leadership Council (October 27, 1997)
  70. ^ Statement on Signing the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998 (October 27, 1997)
  71. ^ Statement on Signing the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998 (October 27, 1997)
  72. ^ Remarks at a Birthday Party for the First Lady in Chicago, Illinois (October 27, 1997)
  73. ^ Remarks at Oscar Mayer Elementary School in Chicago (October 28, 1997)
  74. ^ Memorandum on Low-Performing Public Schools (October 28, 1997)
  75. ^ Statement on the Death of Representative Walter H. Capps (October 28, 1997)
  76. ^ Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on Aeronautics and Space Activities (October 29, 1997)
  77. ^ Joint United States-China Statement (October 29, 1997)
  78. ^ Statement on the Death of John N. Sturdivant (October 29, 1997)
  79. ^ Remarks on Unveiling the STARBRIGHT World On-Line Computer Network (October 30, 1997)
  80. ^ Statement on Signing Legislation Conferring Honorary Veteran Status on Bob Hope (October 30, 1997)
  81. ^ Statement on Campaign Finance Reform (October 30, 1997)
  82. ^ Statement on Fast-Track Trade Legislation (October 30, 1997)
  83. ^ Message to the Congress Transmitting the Brazil-United States Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation Agreement With Documentation (October 30, 1997)
  84. ^ Remarks at the Tropical Shipping Company in Palm Beach, Florida (October 31, 1997)
  85. ^ Remarks at Lighthouse Elementary School in Jupiter, Florida (October 31, 1997)
  86. ^ Remarks at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Dinner in Boca Raton, Florida (October 31, 1997)
  87. ^ Remarks at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Dinner in Boca Raton, Florida (October 31, 1997)
  88. ^ Statement on Signing the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 (November 21, 1997)
  89. ^ Remarks on Signing the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 (November 21, 1997)
  90. ^ Remarks on Receiving the Man of Peace Award (November 21, 1997)
  91. ^ Statement on the Korean Peninsula Peace Process (November 21, 1997)
  92. ^ Remarks at a Dinner for Senator Patty Murray in Medina, Washington (November 22, 1997)
  93. ^ Remarks at a Reception for Senator Patty Murray in Seattle, Washington (November 22, 1997)
  94. ^ Statement on the Effectiveness of Anticrime Measures (November 23, 1997)
  95. ^ Statement on the Death of Jorge Mas Canosa (November 23, 1997)
  96. ^ Exchange With Reporters Prior to Discussions With President Jiang Zemin of China in Vancouver (November 24, 1997)
  97. ^ Remarks to the United States Consulate Staff in Vancouver (November 25, 1997)
  98. ^ Statement on Signing the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998 (November 26, 1997)
  99. ^ Statement on Signing the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1998 (November 26, 1997)
  100. ^ Remarks at the Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation Ceremony and an Exchange With Reporters (November 26, 1997)
  101. ^ The President's Radio Address (November 29, 1997)
  102. ^ (December 1, 1997)
  103. ^ Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Dinner (December 1, 1997)
  104. ^ Memorandum on Integration of HIV Prevention in Federal Programs Serving Youth (December 1, 1997)
  105. ^ Remarks Announcing the Appointment of Togo D. West, Jr., as Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs and an Exchange With Reporters (December 2, 1997)
  106. ^ Statement on Signing the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 (December 2, 1997)
  107. ^ Opening Remarks in a Townhall Meeting on Race in Akron, Ohio (December 3, 1997)
  108. ^ Remarks in a Townhall Meeting on Race in Akron (December 3, 1997)
  109. ^ Remarks at a Democratic Party Reception in Chicago, Illinois (December 3, 1997)
  110. ^ Remarks on Lighting the National Christmas Tree (December 4, 1997)
  111. ^ Remarks Prior to Discussions With European Union Leaders and an Exchange With Reporters (December 5, 1997)
  112. ^ Remarks Announcing Appointments to the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare and an Exchange With Reporters (December 5, 1997)
  113. ^ The President's Radio Address (December 6, 1997)
  114. ^ Remarks at the Metropolitan Baptist Church (December 7, 1997)
  115. ^ Remarks at the Kennedy Center Honors Reception (December 7, 1997)
  116. ^ Statement on the Death of Jeanette E. Rockefeller (December 9, 1997)
  117. ^ Statement on the 40th Anniversary of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division (December 9, 1997)
  118. ^ Remarks in New York City Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (December 9, 1997)
  119. ^ Remarks to the Bronx Community in New York City (December 10, 1997)
  120. ^ Remarks at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Dinner in New York City (December 10, 1997)
  121. ^ Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Hispanic Dinner in New York City (December 10, 1997)
  122. ^ Remarks to the Coast Guard in Miami, Florida (December 11, 1997)
  123. ^ Statement on the International Financial Services Agreement (December 12, 1997)
  124. ^ The President's Radio Address (December 13, 1997)
  125. ^ Remarks at the Arkansas Democratic National Committee Dinner (December 13, 1997)
  126. ^ Remarks at ``Christmas in Washington (December 14, 1997)
  127. ^ Exchange With Reporters Following Discussions With Prime Minister Bertie Ahern of Ireland (December 15, 1997)
  128. ^ Remarks Announcing the Appointment of Bill Lann Lee as Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and an Exchange With Reporters (December 15, 1997)
  129. ^ Remarks on Presenting the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards (December 19, 1997)
  130. ^ Remarks in a Race Initiative Outreach Meeting With Conservatives (December 19, 1997)
  131. ^ The President's Radio Address (December 20, 1997)
  132. ^ Statement on the Oklahoma City Bombing Trials (December 23, 1997)
  133. ^ "Clinton Lauds Medicare's Expanded Cancer Screenings". CNN. December 27, 1997.
  134. ^ "Clinton Adviser: No Major Tax Cut In 1998". CNN. December 28, 1997.
  135. ^ Statement on the Health Care Task Force Civil Case (December 29, 1997)
  136. ^ Statement on Vandalism of the Islamic Star and Crescent Display on the Ellipse (December 29, 1997)

External links edit

  • Miller Center Clinton Presidential Timeline

See also edit

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The following is a timeline of the presidency of Bill Clinton from January 1 1997 to December 31 1997 Contents 1 January 2 February 3 March 4 April 5 May 6 June 7 July 8 August 9 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 13 References 14 External links 15 See alsoJanuary editJanuary 4 President Clinton said he would approach his second term with a continued effort to prepare individuals for the 21st century During a radio address he reported a 50 increase in child support collections over the last four years 1 January 6 President Clinton gave a speech at the Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast in the State Dining Room of the White House 2 January 9 In a joint session of the United States Congress the results for the Electoral College were counted In his role as President of the Senate Vice President Al Gore read the results and declared President Clinton the winner of the 1996 presidential election 3 January 20 President Clinton was inaugurated for his second term January 21 President Clinton gave a speech at a Democratic National Committee meeting at the Washington Hilton 4 and submitted a message to Congress on the continuation of Middle East terrorism 5 January 22 President Clinton had a short exchange with reporters on the South Lawn over an explosion on 16th Street in Washington D C 6 and delivered an address at Stanley Field Middle School in Northbrook Illinois 7 February editFebruary 4 President Clinton delivered his annual State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress 8 February 19 Clinton delivered an address on the University of Massachusetts Boston campus arranged in part by U S Representative Joe Moakley from Massachusetts s 9th congressional district 9 10 11 12 March editMarch 3 President Clinton submitted a message to Congress transferring the Second Supplementary Canada United States Social Security Agreement 13 He held his sixth meeting with President of the Palestinian National Authority Yasser Arafat in the Oval Office in the morning 14 and attended an East Room ceremony announcing the Coalition for America s Children during the afternoon 15 March 4 President Clinton announced a prohibition on federal funding for human cloning during a morning appearance in the Oval Office He proceeded to answer questions from reporters 16 March 10 President Clinton and President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak held a joint news conference in the East Room during the afternoon 17 President Clinton made a statement on the decision of Senator Wendell Ford not to seek reelection to the Senate 18 March 11 President Clinton delivered an address at the National Press Club 19 April editApril 10 President Clinton spoke at the Radio and Television Correspondents Association s annual dinner 20 April 26 President Clinton spoke at the White House Correspondents Dinner 21 May editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it October 2021 June editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it October 2021 July editJuly 1 President Clinton announced the Electronic Commerce Initiative in the East Room He said his administration intended to implement the initiative by the first day of the year 2000 22 and issued a memorandum on electronic commerce to the leaders of executive departments and agencies 23 He also signed a proclamation implementing the Information Technology Agreement He released a statement the same day stating that the agreement would cut to zero tariffs on a vast array of computers semiconductors and telecommunications technology by the year 2000 24 He released a message online regarding the report A Framework for Global Electronic Commerce published earlier in the day 25 August editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it October 2021 September editSeptember 27 A recording was broadcast on the radio of President Clinton discussing the Senate s continued refusal to confirm his judicial nominees and calling for the cessation of this practice so the unbroken legacy of our strong independent judiciary can continue for generations to come 26 September 27 President Clinton attended the Hot Springs High School Ultimate Class Reunion on the front steps of Hot Springs High School in Hot Springs Arkansas 27 September 27 President Clinton attended a reception for the Arkansas State Democratic Party on Ray Winder Baseball Field in Little Rock Arkansas 28 September 27 President Clinton attended a candlelight vigil for the Little Rock Nine on the lawn of the Administration Building at Philander Smith College 29 September 29 President Clinton presented the National Humanities Medals in the Rose Garden 30 September 29 President Clinton delivered a message on the observance of National Arts and Humanities Month 31 September 29 President Clinton delivered remarks on the Income and Poverty Report and answered questions from reporters on campaign finance reform and welfare reform in the White House Briefing Room 32 September 29 President Clinton attended the National Arts and Humanities Medals Dinner on the State Floor of the White House 33 September 30 President Clinton delivered remarks on the South Lawn in which he accused members of Congress of trying to undermine his administration s commitment to education reform and stated his intent to veto any legislation that damages our commitment to public education and high national standards He then answered questions from reporters about the Internal Revenue Service 34 September 30 President Clinton attended a meeting of the President s Advisory Board on Race at the Mayflower Hotel 35 September 30 President Clinton attended the retirement ceremony for General John M Shalikashvili at Fort Myer in Arlington Virginia 36 September 30 President Clinton spoke about the death of Roy Lichtenstein and the latter s contributions to the alteration of art 37 September 30 President Clinton issued a statement on the final report of the Commission on Immigration Reform saying it further contributes to our country s understanding of the role of immigration in the United States 38 September 30 President Clinton issued a statement on the observance of Rosh Hashanah 39 September 30 President Clinton signed the 1998 Military Construction Appropriations Act into law saying it provides funding for military construction and family housing programs of the Department of Defense and funds the vast majority of my request for military construction projects the military family housing program other quality of life projects for our military personnel and their families and the base closure and realignment program 40 September 30 In a statement President Clinton said House Joint Resolution 94 provides 1998 appropriations for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government through October 23 1997 except those funded by the Military Construction Appropriations Act 1998 which I signed into law earlier today 41 September 30 President Clinton issued a message to Congress on the continued national emergency in Iran 42 October editOctober 1 President Clinton addressed television weather broadcasters in the East Room on his desire for Americans to accept the majority scientific opinion on climate change and for the United States to commit to go to the upcoming United Nations conference in Kyoto with binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions 43 October 1 In a statement President Clinton expressed his satisfaction with the Senate Finance Committee reporting out legislation renewing the partnership between the President and Congress in reaching trade agreements and called for the continued breakdown of unfair foreign trade barriers to our goods and services 44 October 2 President Clinton announced that he would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Agriculture to work together in close cooperation with the agricultural community to develop the first ever specific safety standards for the growing processing shipping and selling of fruits and vegetables and answered questions from reporters in the Rose Garden on line item vetoes the 2000 Census food safety and campaign finance during the 1996 elections 45 October 3 In a statement President Clinton noted a positive jobs report from the Labor Department and promoted a three part economic strategy 46 October 3 President Clinton issued a statement on the release of the final crime statistics for 1996 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and called them good news for all Americans citing a continued drop in crime and benefits for law abiding citizens 47 October 4 In a live Oval Office address President Clinton delivered remarks on the importance of the American family and the benefits given to parents as a result of the Family and Medical Leave Act 48 October 4 A recording was broadcast of President Clinton endorsing the campaign finance reform bill of Senators John McCain and Russ Feingold saying it would curb the power of special interests and increase the confidence of the American people in our campaign finance system 49 October 4 President Clinton attended a dinner for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Don Beyer in Chesapeake Hall of the National Airport Hilton Hotel in Arlington Virginia 50 October 6 President Clinton delivered the opening remarks at the White House Conference on Climate Change in Gaston Hall at Georgetown University 51 October 6 During the White House Conference on Climate Change President Clinton delivered remarks on previous congressional actions regarding the environment and said goals for emission reductions could not be reached without a global agreement that involves both the developing and the developed countries 52 October 6 President Clinton delivered remarks in the Oval Office on his signing of line item vetoes of the 1998 Military Construction Appropriations Act six days prior He also answered questions from reporters on videotapes of White House coffees the Stand Clark Squillacote espionage case and the assassination attempt against Khaled Mashal 53 October 6 In a message to Congress President Clinton canceled the dollar amounts of discretionary budget authority as specified in the attached reports 54 October 18 President Clinton delivered remarks on the international response to climate change at Nahuel Huapi National Park in San Carlos de Bariloche Argentina 55 October 20 A recording was broadcast of President Clinton discussing a report by the Education Department confirming that students who challenge themselves with rigorous math and science courses in high school are much more likely to go on to college 56 October 21 President Clinton delivered remarks in the East Room on the America Reads initiative and education in the United States 57 October 21 President Clinton delivered remarks to the Congressional Caucus for Women s Issues in the Mellon Auditorium at the Department of Commerce 58 October 21 President Clinton attended a dinner for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee at the Hyatt Regency Hotel 59 October 22 President Clinton addressed the National Geographic Society in the Gilbert Grosvenor Auditorium 60 October 23 President Clinton attended a White House Conference on Child Care in the East Room 61 October 23 In a statement President Clinton lamented the death of Ann Devroy and noted her accomplishments as a White House correspondent 62 October 23 President Clinton signed House Joint Resolution 97 into law He said the resolution provided 1998 appropriations for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government through November 7 1997 except those funded by the five bills that I have already signed into law 63 October 24 President Clinton delivered remarks on the South Lawn to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards to honor board certified master teachers 64 October 24 President Clinton delivered remarks to the Asia Society and the United States China Education Foundation Board in the auditorium at the Voice of America 65 October 25 A recording of President Clinton announcing new FDA regulations that will ensure medical facilities health providers and detection equipment are all held to the highest possible standards so that every woman gets the quality care she needs when she needs it most was broadcast on the radio 66 October 25 President Clinton delivered remarks to the National Italian American Foundation in the International Ballroom at the Washington Hilton 67 October 27 President Clinton delivered remarks to the 1997 NCAA men s and women s basketball champions in the East Room 68 October 27 President Clinton delivered remarks to the Democratic Leadership Council in the Regency Ballroom at the Omni Shoreham Hotel 69 October 27 President Clinton signed the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act 1998 He said the legislation would fund vital environmental veterans housing community development space and science programs and provide funding for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development the Environmental Protection Agency the National Aeronautics and Space Administration the National Science Foundation and several other agencies 70 October 27 President Clinton signed the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 1998 He said the legislation provides funds to improve safety on our highways airways and waterways in addition to permitting the highest level of Federal infrastructure investment in history investment to improve our Nation s highways transit systems Amtrak and airports and as a result improve personal mobility and make America a better global competitor 71 October 27 President Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton attended a birthday party for the First Lady in Gar Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center 72 October 28 President Clinton delivered remarks at Oscar Mayer Elementary School in Chicago 73 October 28 President Clinton issued a memorandum to the Secretary of Education on the subject of low performing public schools 74 October 28 In a statement President Clinton lamented the death of Walter H Capps 75 October 29 In a message to Congress President Clinton transmitted a report on the Nation s achievements in aeronautics and space during fiscal year FY 1996 as required under section 206 of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 as amended 42 U S C 2476 76 October 29 President Clinton hosts President of the People s Republic of China Jiang Zemin for a state visit 77 October 29 In a statement President Clinton lamented the death of American Federation of Government Employees National President John N Sturdivant 78 October 30 President Clinton unveiled the STARBRIGHT World On Line Computer Network during remarks at the Children s Hospital National Medical Center 79 October 30 President Clinton signed H J Res 75 which gave Bob Hope the status of honorary veteran of the U S Armed Forces and extends to him the gratitude of the American people for his lifetime of accomplishments and service on behalf of our men and women in uniform 80 October 30 In a statement President Clinton expressed his satisfaction with the Senate scheduling a vote on campaign finance reform He stated that it would pave the way for the first up or down vote ever on the McCain Feingold bill 81 October 30 In a statement President Clinton applauded House Speaker Newt Gingrich for scheduling a vote in the House of Representatives for next Friday November 7 on the renewal of traditional trade negotiating authority 82 October 30 In a message to Congress President Clinton transmitted the text of a proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy 83 October 31 President Clinton delivered remarks in the warehouse of the Tropical Shipping Company endorsing members of Congress granting him the authority to enter agreements and urging their constituents to contact them in regards to the matter 84 October 31 President Clinton delivered remarks on the athletic field of Lighthouse Elementary School in Jupiter Florida 85 October 31 President Clinton delivered remarks on his administration s economic policy and answered questions on education Iran child care and brain development at a private residence 86 October 31 President Clinton attended a dinner for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee at a private residence in Boca Raton Florida 87 November editNovember 21 President Clinton signed the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 into law and delivered remarks on the legislation 88 89 November 21 President Clinton received the Man of Peace Award in the East Room at the White House 90 He also issued a statement endorsing the Korean Peninsula peace process 91 November 22 President Clinton delivered a speech at a private dinner for Senator Patty Murray 92 and a reception for Murray at the Pavilion at the Seattle Center 93 November 23 President Clinton issued statements on his administration s crime policy 94 and the death of Jorge Mas Canosa 95 November 24 President Clinton spoke to reporters about foreign policy at the Waterfront Centre Hotel in Vancouver 96 November 25 President Clinton delivered an address to the staff of the United States Consulate in Vancouver 97 November 26 President Clinton signed the Departments of Commerce Justice State the Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 1998 98 and the Foreign Operations Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act 1998 99 He attended the Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation Ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House during the afternoon 100 November 29 A recording of President Clinton speaking about Thanksgiving American families and legislation was broadcast on the radio 101 December editDecember 1 President Clinton spoke on the budget for the following year as well as the Kyoto Protocol in the Cabinet Room during the morning 102 He delivered an address at a Democratic National Committee dinner at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel during the evening 103 He also issued a memorandum directing HIV prevention in federal programs within the following 90 days 104 December 2 President Clinton announced the appointment of Togo D West Jr as Acting United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the Roosevelt Room of the White House during the morning 105 and signed the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 the first Amtrak reauthorization since 1992 and the most comprehensive restructuring of Amtrak since the early 1980s 106 December 3 President Clinton delivered an address on race at E J Thomas Performing Arts Hall at the University of Akron 107 and participated in a discussion 108 during the afternoon He spoke at a reception for the Democratic Party in Chicago during the evening 109 December 4 President Clinton lighted the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse 110 December 5 President Clinton spoke with reporters on his administration s foreign policy in the Oval Office during the morning 111 He announced appointments to the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare in a press conference on the South Lawn in the afternoon 112 December 6 President Clinton gave a radio address on school violence and announced an initiative to produce for the first time an annual report card on school violence 113 December 7 President Clinton delivered an address at the Metropolitan Baptist Church during the morning 114 and gave a speech at the reception for the Kennedy Center Honors during the afternoon 115 December 9 President Clinton issued statements on the death of Jeanette E Rockefeller 116 and the 40th anniversary of the Justice Department s Civil Rights Division 117 He also delivered an address commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Jewish Heritage Museum 118 December 10 President Clinton delivered an address at the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club in New York City during the morning 119 He gave a speech at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee dinner in the Empire Room at the Waldorf Astoria 120 and a Democratic National Committee Hispanic dinner in the Rainbow Room 121 during the evening December 11 President Clinton delivered an address on the sea at the U S Coast Guard Station in Miami Florida 122 December 12 President Clinton issued a statement on the International Financial Services Agreement 123 December 13 President Clinton spoke on Medicare reform during a radio address from the Oval Office 124 He delivered an address at the Arkansas Democratic National Committee Dinner during the evening 125 December 14 President Clinton delivered an address on Christmas at the National Building Museum 126 December 15 President Clinton and Prime Minister of Ireland Bertie Ahern held a joint news conference in the Northwest Portfolio at the White House during the morning 127 President Clinton announced the appointment of Bill Lann Lee as Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the Oval Office during the afternoon 128 December 19 President Clinton delivered an address at the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards at the Sheraton Washington Hotel in the morning 129 He participated in a race initiative outreach meeting in the Oval Office during the afternoon 130 December 20 President Clinton spoke on the government s efforts to help children avoid drug use during his radio address in a recording made the previous day and aired during the morning 131 December 23 President Clinton gave a statement on the start of the trial in the Oklahoma City bombing saying in part The successful prosecution of Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols should offer a measure of comfort that all Americans stand with the families of Oklahoma City 132 December 27 President Clinton announced that Medicare beneficiaries would be eligible for more cancer screenings starting January 1 133 December 28 Senior Advisor to the President Rahm Emanuel said that President Clinton s 1998 budget would not propose any major tax cuts but that he would be open to receiving a tax cut from Congress so long as it would not violate a spending agreement designed to balance the federal budget by 2002 134 December 29 President Clinton issued statements on a health care task force 135 and the vandalizing of an Islamic Star display 136 References edit The President s Radio Address January 4 1997 Remarks at the Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast January 6 1997 It s official Clinton wins Tampa Bay Times January 10 1997 Retrieved April 24 2023 Remarks to a Democratic National Committee Meeting January 21 1997 Message to the Congress on Continuation of the Emergency With Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process January 21 1997 Exchange With Reporters January 22 1997 Remarks at Stanley Field Middle School in Northbrook Illinois January 22 1997 Address Before a Joint Session of the Congress on the State of the Union February 4 1997 Feldberg Michael 2015 UMass Boston at 50 A Fiftieth Anniversary History of the University of Massachusetts Boston Amherst MA University of Massachusetts Press p 153 ISBN 978 1625341693 History of UMass Boston A Growing Presence University of Massachusetts Boston University of Massachusetts Boston Retrieved August 18 2017 President Bill Clinton visits UMass Boston Mass Memories Road Show University of Massachusetts Boston Retrieved August 18 2017 President Clinton visits UMass Boston Mass Memories Road Show University of Massachusetts Boston Retrieved August 18 2017 Message to the Congress Transmitting the Second Supplementary Canada United States Social Security Agreement March 3 1997 Remarks Prior to Discussions With Chairman Yasser Arafat of the Palestinian Authority and an Exchange With Reporters March 3 1997 Remarks at the Unveiling Ceremony for the Coalition for America s Children Public Service Announcement March 3 1997 Remarks Announcing the Prohibition on Federal Funding for Cloning of Human Beings and an Exchange With Reporters March 4 1997 The President s News Conference With President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt March 10 1997 Statement on Senator Wendell H Ford s Decision Not To Seek Reelection March 10 1997 Remarks to the Conference on Free TV and Political Reform and an Exchange With Reporters March 11 1997 1997 Radio and Television Correspondents Association Dinner 1997 White House Correspondents Dinner Remarks Announcing the Electronic Commerce Initiative July 1 1997 Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies July 1 1997 Statement on the Proclamation Implementing the Information Technology Agreement July 1 1997 Message to Internet Users on Electronic Commerce July 1 1997 The President s Radio Address September 27 1997 Remarks at the Hot Springs High School Ultimate Class Reunion in Hot Springs Arkansas September 27 1997 Remarks at an Arkansas State Democratic Party Reception in Little Rock Arkansas September 27 1997 Remarks at a Candlelight Vigil Honoring the Little Rock Nine in Little Rock September 27 1997 Remarks on Presenting the National Arts and Humanities Medals September 29 1997 Message on the Observance of National Arts and Humanities Month 1997 September 29 1997 Remarks on the Income and Poverty Report and an Exchange With Reporters September 29 1997 Remarks at the National Arts and Humanities Medals Dinner September 29 1997 Remarks on Congressional Action on Education Legislation and an Exchange With Reporters September 30 1997 Remarks at a Meeting With the President s Advisory Board on Race September 30 1997 Remarks on the Retirement of General John M Shalikashvili in Arlington Virginia September 30 1997 Statement on the Death of Roy Lichtenstein September 30 1997 Statement on the Report of the Commission on Immigration Reform September 30 1997 Message on the Observance of Rosh Hashana 1997 September 30 1997 Statement on Signing the Military Construction Appropriations Act 1998 September 30 1997 Statement on Signing Continuing Appropriations Legislation September 30 1997 Message to the Congress on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran September 30 1997 Remarks to Television Weather Forecasters October 1 1997 Statement on Senate Finance Committee Action on Fast Track Trading Authority Legislation October 1 1997 Remarks Announcing a Food Safety Initiative and an Exchange With Reporters October 2 1997 Statement on the National Economy October 3 1997 Statement on Crime Statistics October 3 1997 The President s Radio Address October 4 1997 Remarks on Campaign Finance Reform Legislation October 4 1997 Remarks at a Dinner for Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Don Beyer in Arlington Virginia October 4 1997 Opening Remarks at the White House Conference on Climate Change October 6 1997 Remarks During the White House Conference on Climate Change October 6 1997 Remarks on Signing Line Item Vetoes of the Military Construction Appropriations Act 1998 and an Exchange With Reporters October 6 1997 Message to the Congress Transmitting Line Item Vetoes of the Military Construction Appropriations Act 1998 October 6 1997 Remarks at Nahuel Huapi National Park in San Carlos de Bariloche Argentina October 18 1997 Radio Remarks on Voluntary National Testing for Basic Education Skills October 20 1997 Remarks on the America Reads Initiative October 21 1997 Remarks to the Congressional Caucus for Women s Issues October 21 1997 Remarks at a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Dinner October 21 1997 Remarks at the National Geographic Society October 22 1997 Remarks During the Morning Session of the White House Conference on Child Care October 23 1997 Statement on the Death of Ann Devroy October 23 1997 Statement on Signing the Second Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 1998 October 23 1997 Remarks to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Honoring Board Certified Master Teachers October 24 1997 Remarks to the Asia Society and the United States China Education Foundation Board October 24 1997 The President s Radio Address October 25 1997 Remarks to the National Italian American Foundation October 25 1997 Remarks to the 1997 NCAA Men s and Women s Basketball Champions October 27 1997 Remarks to the Democratic Leadership Council October 27 1997 Statement on Signing the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act 1998 October 27 1997 Statement on Signing the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 1998 October 27 1997 Remarks at a Birthday Party for the First Lady in Chicago Illinois October 27 1997 Remarks at Oscar Mayer Elementary School in Chicago October 28 1997 Memorandum on Low Performing Public Schools October 28 1997 Statement on the Death of Representative Walter H Capps October 28 1997 Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on Aeronautics and Space Activities October 29 1997 Joint United States China Statement October 29 1997 Statement on the Death of John N Sturdivant October 29 1997 Remarks on Unveiling the STARBRIGHT World On Line Computer Network October 30 1997 Statement on Signing Legislation Conferring Honorary Veteran Status on Bob Hope October 30 1997 Statement on Campaign Finance Reform October 30 1997 Statement on Fast Track Trade Legislation October 30 1997 Message to the Congress Transmitting the Brazil United States Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation Agreement With Documentation October 30 1997 Remarks at the Tropical Shipping Company in Palm Beach Florida October 31 1997 Remarks at Lighthouse Elementary School in Jupiter Florida October 31 1997 Remarks at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Dinner in Boca Raton Florida October 31 1997 Remarks at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Dinner in Boca Raton Florida October 31 1997 Statement on Signing the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 November 21 1997 Remarks on Signing the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 November 21 1997 Remarks on Receiving the Man of Peace Award November 21 1997 Statement on the Korean Peninsula Peace Process November 21 1997 Remarks at a Dinner for Senator Patty Murray in Medina Washington November 22 1997 Remarks at a Reception for Senator Patty Murray in Seattle Washington November 22 1997 Statement on the Effectiveness of Anticrime Measures November 23 1997 Statement on the Death of Jorge Mas Canosa November 23 1997 Exchange With Reporters Prior to Discussions With President Jiang Zemin of China in Vancouver November 24 1997 Remarks to the United States Consulate Staff in Vancouver November 25 1997 Statement on Signing the Departments of Commerce Justice and State the Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 1998 November 26 1997 Statement on Signing the Foreign Operations Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act 1998 November 26 1997 Remarks at the Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation Ceremony and an Exchange With Reporters November 26 1997 The President s Radio Address November 29 1997 December 1 1997 Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Dinner December 1 1997 Memorandum on Integration of HIV Prevention in Federal Programs Serving Youth December 1 1997 Remarks Announcing the Appointment of Togo D West Jr as Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs and an Exchange With Reporters December 2 1997 Statement on Signing the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 December 2 1997 Opening Remarks in a Townhall Meeting on Race in Akron Ohio December 3 1997 Remarks in a Townhall Meeting on Race in Akron December 3 1997 Remarks at a Democratic Party Reception in Chicago Illinois December 3 1997 Remarks on Lighting the National Christmas Tree December 4 1997 Remarks Prior to Discussions With European Union Leaders and an Exchange With Reporters December 5 1997 Remarks Announcing Appointments to the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare and an Exchange With Reporters December 5 1997 The President s Radio Address December 6 1997 Remarks at the Metropolitan Baptist Church December 7 1997 Remarks at the Kennedy Center Honors Reception December 7 1997 Statement on the Death of Jeanette E Rockefeller December 9 1997 Statement on the 40th Anniversary of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division December 9 1997 Remarks in New York City Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights December 9 1997 Remarks to the Bronx Community in New York City December 10 1997 Remarks at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Dinner in New York City December 10 1997 Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Hispanic Dinner in New York City December 10 1997 Remarks to the Coast Guard in Miami Florida December 11 1997 Statement on the International Financial Services Agreement December 12 1997 The President s Radio Address December 13 1997 Remarks at the Arkansas Democratic National Committee Dinner December 13 1997 Remarks at Christmas in Washington December 14 1997 Exchange With Reporters Following Discussions With Prime Minister Bertie Ahern of Ireland December 15 1997 Remarks Announcing the Appointment of Bill Lann Lee as Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and an Exchange With Reporters December 15 1997 Remarks on Presenting the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards December 19 1997 Remarks in a Race Initiative Outreach Meeting With Conservatives December 19 1997 The President s Radio Address December 20 1997 Statement on the Oklahoma City Bombing Trials December 23 1997 Clinton Lauds Medicare s Expanded Cancer Screenings CNN December 27 1997 Clinton Adviser No Major Tax Cut In 1998 CNN December 28 1997 Statement on the Health Care Task Force Civil Case December 29 1997 Statement on Vandalism of the Islamic Star and Crescent Display on the Ellipse December 29 1997 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