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Article: Remarks at a World War II Memorial Reception.(Transcript)
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- Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
- Article date:
- July 3, 2000
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June 29, 2000
The President. Good morning, and welcome to the White House. I want to acknowledge especially Secretary Cohen, Secretary West, General Shelton. Chairman Gilman and Senator Lautenberg were here, and they had to go back to work. But I know we appreciate their being here, and their going back to work. [Laughter] I want to welcome all of the distinguished veterans who are here, especially, and thank General Herring, particularly. And I'll introduce Senator Dole and Mr. Smith in a moment.
I am very enthusiastic about this project, and I want to thank all of you who have already helped, including the school children who are here and all of you ...