Bill Clinton: “As our mutual friend Mack McLarty once said, ``Receiving advice from Sol Linowitz on international diplomacy is like…”

“As our mutual friend Mack McLarty once said, ``Receiving advice from Sol Linowitz on international diplomacy is like getting trumpet lessons from the Angel Gabriel.'' [Laughter] Sol Linowitz has answered his call--his Nation's call many, many times. Over his distinguished career, he has always been willing to extend the hand of peace, freedom, and prosperity to our neighbors all over the world. With his admired style of quiet and conciliatory diplomacy, he has helped President Carter negotiate the Panama Canal treaties. He made great strides in the peace process in the Middle East. He worked to provide aid to starving Cambodians. He has been our administration's guiding spirit for expanding cooperation throughout our hemisphere. If every world leader had half the vision Sol Linowitz does, we'd have about a tenth as many problems as we've got in this whole world today. He's also led here at home, working to address problems of racism and poverty, always giving generously of his time no matter how busy he is. Sol Linowitz is an American patriot of the highest order. Commander, read the citation. [Lieutenant Commander Huey read the citation, and the President congratulated Mr. Linowitz and presented the medal.]”