Timeline of the Bill Clinton presidency (1997)
The following is a timeline of the Presidency of Bill Clinton, from January 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997.
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January
- January 4 – President Clinton says that he is preparing to approach his second term with a continued effort toward preparing individuals for the 21st century. He reports a 50% increase in child support collections over the course of the last four years during his radio address.[1]
- January 6 – President Clinton gives a speech at the Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast in the State Dining Room of the White House during the morning.[2]
- January 20 – Second inauguration of Bill Clinton
- January 21 – President Clinton gives a speech at a Democratic National Committee at Washington Hilton Hotel during the afternoon.[3] President Clinton submits a message to Congress on the continuation of Middle East terrorism.[4]
- January 22 – President Clinton has a short exchange with reporters over the explosion on 16th street on the South Lawn[5] and delivers an address at Stanley Field Middle School in Northbrook, Illinois[6] during the morning.
February
- February 4 – President Clinton delivers his annual State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress.[7]
March
- March 3 – President Clinton submits a message to Congress transferring the Second Supplementary Canada-United States Social Security Agreement.[8] President Clinton holds his sixth meeting with President of the Palestinian National Authority Yasser Arafat in the Oval Office during the morning.[9] President Clinton attends the East Room ceremony announcing the Coalition for America's Children Public Service Announcement during the afternoon.[10]
- March 4 – President Clinton announces the prohibition on human being cloning being funded by the federal government during a morning appearance in the Oval Office. Clinton proceeds to answer questions from reporters.[11]
- March 10 – President Clinton and President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak hold a joint news conference in the East Room during the afternoon.[12] President Clinton issues a statement on the decision of Senator Wendell Ford not seek reelection to the Senate.[13]
- March 11 – President Clinton delivers an address at the National Press Club during the morning.[14]
April
May
June
July
- July 1 – President Clinton announces the Electronic Commerce Initiative in the East Room during the afternoon. In his remarks, Clinton states the intention of his administration to implement the initiative by the first day of the year 2000.[15] President Clinton issues a memorandum on electric commerce to the leadership of executive departments and agencies.[16] President Clinton signs a proclamation implementing the Information Technology Agreement. He releases a statement the same day stating that the agreement "will cut to zero tariffs on a vast array of computers, semiconductors, and telecommunications technology by the year 2000."[17] President Clinton releases a message online regarding the report A Framework for Global Electronic Commerce, which was released earlier in the day.[18]
August
September
- September 27 – A recording of President Clinton discussing continued refusal by the Senate to confirm his judicial nominees and calls for upper chamber's cessation from this practice so "the unbroken legacy of our strong, independent judiciary can continue for generations to come" is broadcast on the radio.[19]
- September 27 – President Clinton attends the Hot Springs High School Ultimate Class Reunion on the front steps of Hot Springs High School in Hot Springs, Arkansas.[20]
- September 27 – President Clinton attends a reception for the Arkansas State Democratic Party on the grounds of Ray Winder Baseball Field in Little Rock, Arkansas.[21]
- September 27 – President Clinton attends a candlelight vigil for the Little Rock Nine on the lawn of the Administration Building at Philander Smith College.[22]
- September 29 – President Clinton presents the National Arts and Humanities Medals in the Rose Garden.[23]
- September 29 – President Clinton issues a statement on the observance of National Arts and Humanities Month.[24]
- September 29 – President Clinton delivers remarks on the Income and Poverty Report and answers questions from reporters on campaign finance reform and welfare reform in the Briefing Room.[25]
- September 29 – President Clinton attends the National Arts and Humanities Medals Dinner on the State Floor of the White House.[26]
- September 30 – President Clinton delivers remarks in which he charges members of Congress with trying to undermine the administration's commitment to education reform and states his intent to "veto any legislation that damages our commitment to public education and to high national standards" on the South Lawn. Clinton then answers questions from reporters on the Internal Revenue Service.[27]
- September 30 – President Clinton attends a meeting of the President's Advisory Board on Race in the East Room at the Mayflower Hotel.[28]
- September 30 – President Clinton attends the retirement ceremony for General John M. Shalikashvili at Fort Myer in Arlington, Virginia.[29]
- September 30 – President Clinton issues a statement on the death of Roy Lichtenstein and the latter's contributions to the alteration of art.[30]
- September 30 – President Clinton issues 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."[31]
- September 30 – President Clinton issues a statement on the observance of Rosh Hashanah.[32]
- September 30 – President Clinton signs the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1998 into law, saying the legislation "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."[33]
- September 30 – In a statement, President Clinton says 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."[34]
- September 30 – President Clinton issues a message to Congress on the continued national emergency in Iran.[35]
October
- October 1 – President Clinton addresses television weather broadcasters on his desire for Americans to accept the majority scientific opinion and for the United States to commit "to go to Kyoto with binding targets" in the East Room.[36]
- October 1 – In a statement, President Clinton states his satisfaction with the Senate Finance Committee reporting out legislation renewing the partnership between the President and the Congress in reaching trade agreements and calls for continued breaking down of "unfair foreign trade barriers to our goods and services."[37]
- October 2 – President Clinton announces he is "directing 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 answers questions from reporters on the Line Item Veto, the 2000 Decennial Census, food safety, and campaign financing during the 1996 elections in the Rose Garden.[38]
- October 2 – President Clinton issues a memorandum to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Secretary of Agriculture requesting the duo direct focus "on the safety of fruits and vegetables".[39]
- October 3 – In a statement, President Clinton notes the announcement by the Labor Department and calls for continued efforts to ensure Americans benefit from the economy and application of the three-part economic strategy.[40]
- October 3 – In a statement, President Clinton notes the release of the final crime statistics for 1996 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and calls the results "good news for all Americans", citing the continued drop in crime and benefits for law abiding citizens.[41]
- October 4 – In a live morning Oval Office address, President Clinton delivers remarks on the importance of the American family in addition to the benefits given to parents as a result of the family leave law and the bipartisan support for parents taking accountability for their children.[42]
- October 4 – A recording of President Clinton endorsing the campaign finance reform bill of Senators John McCain and Russ Feingold by saying it will "curb the power of special interests and increase the confidence of the American people in our campaign finance system" is broadcast.[43]
- October 4 – President Clinton attends a dinner for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Don Beyer in Chesapeake Hall of the National Airport Hilton Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.[44]
- October 6 – President Clinton delivers the opening remarks at the White House Conference on Climate Change in Gaston Hall at Georgetown University.[45]
- October 6 – During the White House Conference on Climate Change, President Clinton delivers remarks on previous congressional actions toward the environment and a green line not being within reach unless preceded by "a global agreement that involves both the developing and the developed countries."[46]
- October 6 – President Clinton delivers remarks on his signing of the Line Item Vetoes of the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1998 six days prior and answers questions from reporters on videotapes of White House coffees, the Stand-Clark-Squillacote espionage case, and the assassination attempt of Khaled Meshal in the Oval Office.[47]
- October 6 – President Clinton cancels "the dollar amounts of discretionary budget authority, as specified in the attached reports" in a message to Congress.[48]
- October 18 – President Clinton delivers remarks on the international response to the challenge of climate change at Nahuel Huapi National Park in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina.[49]
- October 20 – A recording of President Clinton discussing a report by the Education Department confirming students "who challenge themselves with rigorous math and science courses in high school are much more likely to go on to college" is broadcast on the radio.[50]
- October 21 – President Clinton delivers remarks on the America Reads Initiative and education within the United States in the East Room.[51]
- October 21 – President Clinton delivers remarks to the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues in the Mellon Auditorium at the Department of Commerce.[52]
- October 21 – President Clinton attends a dinner for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in the Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.[53]
- October 22 – President Clinton addresses the National Geographic Society in the Gilbert Grosvenor Auditorium.[54]
- October 23 – President Clinton attends a session of the White House Conference on Child Care in the East Room.[55]
- October 23 – In a statement, President Clinton laments the death of Ann Devroy and notes her accomplishments as a White House correspondent.[56]
- October 23 – President Clinton signs House Joint Resolution 97 into law. President Clinton says the resolution provides "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."[57]
- October 24 – President Clinton delivers remarks to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Honoring Board-Certified Master Teachers in a pavilion on the South Lawn.[58]
- October 24 – President Clinton delivers remarks to the Asia Society and the United States-China Education Foundation Board in the auditorium at the Voice of America.[59]
- 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" is broadcast on the radio.[60]
- October 25 – President Clinton delivers remarks to the National Italian-American Foundation in the International Ballroom at the Washington Hilton Hotel.[61]
- October 27 – President Clinton delivers remarks to the 1997 NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Champions in the East Room.[62]
- October 27 – President Clinton delivers remarks to the Democratic Leadership Council in the Regency Ballroom at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.[63]
- October 27 – President Clinton signs the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998 into law. President Clinton says the legislation "will 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."[64]
- October 27 – President Clinton signs the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998 into law. President Clinton says 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."[65]
- October 27 – President and First Lady Clinton attend a birthday party for the First Lady in Gar Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center in Chicago, Illinois.[66]
- October 28 – President Clinton delivers remarks in the auditorium of Oscar Mayer Elementary School in Chicago.[67]
- October 28 – President Clinton issues a memorandum to the Secretary of Education on the subject of low-performing public schools and the success of the strategy the administration has imposed toward the education system.[68]
- October 28 – In a statement, President Clinton laments the death of Walter H. Capps and notes his characteristics such as his devotion to his community.[69]
- October 29 – In a message to Congress, President Clinton transmits 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)."[70]
- October 29 – President Clinton attends the welcoming ceremony for President of the People's Republic of China Jiang Zemin on the South Lawn.[71]
- October 29 – President Clinton begins a news conference with remarks on his interactions with Chinese President Jiang and answers questions from reporters on Jiang's visit, Tiananmen Square, Taiwan, human rights, nuclear cooperation between China and the United States, American troops in Asia, China, Russia, and the United States, relations between China and the United States, and Tibet in Room 450 of the Old Executive Office Building.[72]
- October 29 – The United States and China issue a joint statement on the "in-depth and productive exchange of views on the international situation, U.S.-China relations and the important opportunities and challenges facing the two countries" held between President Clinton and President Jiang.[73]
- October 29 – In a statement, President Clinton laments the death of American Federation of Government Employees National President John N. Sturdivant and his role in the American trade union movement.[74]
- October 29 – President Clinton attends a state dinner honoring Chinese President Jiang in the East Room.[75]
- October 30 – President Clinton unveils the STARBRIGHT World On-Line Computer Network during remarks at the Children's Hospital National Medical Center.[76]
- October 30 – President Clinton signs H.J. Res. 75 into law, conferring "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."[77]
- October 30 – In a statement, President Clinton expresses his satisfaction with the Senate scheduling a vote on campaign finance reform, saying it will "pave the way for the first up-or-down vote ever on the McCain-Feingold bill."[78]
- October 30 – In a statement, President Clinton applauds House Speaker Gingrich for scheduling "a vote in the House of Representatives for next Friday, November 7, on the renewal of traditional trade negotiating authority."[79]
- October 30 – In a message to Congress, President Clinton transmits "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".[80]
- October 31 – President Clinton delivers 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.[81]
- October 31 – President Clinton delivers remarks on the athletic field of Lighthouse Elementary School in Jupiter, Florida.[82]
- October 31 – President Clinton delivers remarks on the economic policy of the administration and moves toward preparing the United States for the 21st Century before answering questions on education, Iran, child care, and brain development at a private residence.[83]
- October 31 - President Clinton attends a dinner for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee at a private residence in Boca Raton, Florida.[84]
November
- November 21 – President Clinton signs the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997[85] and the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 into law.[86] President Clinton receives the Man of Peace Award in the East Room at the White House during the afternoon.[87] President Clinton issues a statement favoring the Korean Peninsula Peace Process.[88]
- November 22 – President Clinton delivers a speech at a private residence dinner for Patty Murray[89] and reception for Murray at the Pavilion at the Seattle Center[90] during the evening.
- November 23 – President Clinton issues statements the effectiveness of his administration's crime policy,[91] and on the death of Jorge Mas Canosa.[92]
- November 24 – President Clinton speaks to reporters at the Waterfront Centre Hotel on foreign policy during the afternoon.[93]
- November 25 – President Clinton delivers an address to the United States Consulate Staff at the Shaughnessy Golf Course during the afternoon.[94]
- November 26 – President Clinton signs the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998,[95] and the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1998 into law.[96] President Clinton attends the Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation Ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House during the afternoon.[97]
- November 29 – A recording of President Clinton speaking on Thanksgiving, American families, and legislation is broadcast on the radio.[98]
December
- December 1 – President Clinton speaks on the budget for the following year as well as the International Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Cabinet Room during the morning.[99] President Clinton delivers an address at a Democratic National Committee Dinner at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel during the evening.[100] President Clinton issues a memorandum directing HIV prevention in federal programs within the following 90 days.[101]
- December 2 – President Clinton announces 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[102] and signs the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997, representing "the first Amtrak reauthorization since 1992 and the most comprehensive restructuring of Amtrak since the early 1980s."[103]
- December 3 – President Clinton delivers an address on race at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at the University of Akron[104] and participates in a discussion[105] during the afternoon. President Clinton delivers a speech at a reception for the Democratic Party in Chicago, Illinois during the evening.[106]
- December 4 – President Clinton lights the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse during the evening.[107]
- December 5 – President Clinton speaks with reporters on his administration's foreign policy in the Oval Office during the morning.[108] President Clinton announces the appointments to the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare amid a press conference on the South Lawn during the afternoon.[109]
- December 6 – President Clinton speaks on school violence and announces a directing of an initiative "to produce for the first time an annual report card on school violence" during his radio address.[110]
- December 7 – President Clinton delivers an address at the Metropolitan Baptist Church during the morning[111] and gives a speech at the reception for the Kennedy Center Honors during the afternoon.[112]
- December 9 – President Clinton issues statements on the death of Jeanette E. Rockefeller[113] and the fortieth anniversary of the Justice Civil Rights Division Department.[114] President Clinton delivers an address commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the Jewish Heritage Museum during the evening.[115]
- December 10 – President Clinton delivers an address at the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club in New York City during the morning.[116] President Clinton gives a speech at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Dinner in the Empire Room at the Waldorf Astoria[117] and a Democratic National Committee Hispanic Dinner in the Rainbow Room[118] during the evening.
- December 11 – President Clinton delivers an address on the sea at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Miami, Florida during the morning.[119]
- December 12 – President Clinton issues a statement on that day's International Financial Services Agreement.[120]
- December 13 – President Clinton speaks on Medicare reform and his dedication to seeing it through during a radio address from the Oval Office in the morning.[121] President Clinton delivers an address at the Arkansas Democratic National Committee Dinner during the evening.[122]
- December 14 – President Clinton delivers an address on Christmas at the National Building Museum during the afternoon.[123]
- December 15 – President Clinton and Prime Minister of Ireland Bertie Ahern hold a joint news conference in the Northwest Portfolio at the White House during the morning.[124] President Clinton announces the appointment of Bill Lann Lee as Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the Oval Office at the White House during the afternoon.[125]
- December 19 – President Clinton delivers an address at the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards at the Sheraton Washington Hotel in the morning.[126] President Clinton participates in a Race Initiative Outreach Meeting in the Oval Office of the White House during the afternoon.[127]
- December 20 – President Clinton speaks on the efforts by the government to assist children with evading drug usage during his radio address in a recording made the previous day and aired during the morning.[128]
- December 23 – President Clinton issues a statement on the trial of 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."[129]
- December 27 – President Clinton announces, starting on January 1, Medicare beneficiaries will be eligible for more cancer screenings.[130]
- December 28 – Senior Advisor to the President Rahm Emanuel says President Clinton's 1998 budget will not propose any major tax cut, but that he is open to receiving a tax cut from Congress so long as it does not violate a spending agreement designed for a balancing of the budget by 2002.[131]
- December 29 – President Clinton issues statements on the civil case of the Health Care Task Force[132] and a condemnation of the vandalizing of the Islamic Star.[133]
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References
- The President's Radio Address (January 4, 1997)
- Remarks at the Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast (January 6, 1997)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Memorandum on the Food Safety Initiative (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)
- Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Jiang Zemin of China (October 29, 1997)
- The President's News Conference with President Jiang Zemin of China (October 29, 1997)
- Joint United States-China Statement (October 29, 1997)
- Statement on the Death of John N. Sturdivant (October 29, 1997)
- Remarks at the State Dinner Honoring President Jiang Zemin of China (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)
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- 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)
External links
See also
- Timeline of the Bill Clinton presidency, for an index of the Clinton presidency timeline articles
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Preceded by Clinton presidency (1996) |
Clinton presidency (1997) | Succeeded by Clinton presidency (1998) |
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