THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release
December 7, 2000
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
There have been queries about a letter President Clinton wrote to
President-elect Jean Bertrand Aristide of the Republic of Haiti. On
December 1, 2000, President Clinton wrote President-elect Aristide to
express his hopes and concerns with regard to the evolution of democracy in
Haiti as President-elect Aristide prepares to return to office. President
Clinton underscored his personal commitment to a better future for Haiti
and better relations between our two countries, stressing the importance of
building an inclusive society dedicated to the goals of justice and the
rule of law.
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