THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Skaneateles, New York)
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For Immediate Release September 1,
2000
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
President Clinton welcomes the results of the Meeting of South
American Presidents in Brasilia on August 31 - September 1. This historic
event, convened by President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, underscores the
region?s strong commitment to expand economic integration, strengthen
democracy, and reduce the threats caused by illicit drug trafficking in the
hemisphere.
President Clinton applauds the South American Presidents? declaration
of support for the peace process in Colombia and their endorsement of
President Pastrana?s courageous plan to address the complex, inter-related,
economic, social, and political challenges that Colombia faces.
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