06/29/1998
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"I will always appreciate the thoughtful and dedicated and ultimately selfless service that Les Aspin provided to me and to this Nation over this last year."
"Les has been a close adviser and a friend of mine for a long time."
"The fact that the Constitution was approved is a very significant fact."
"I look forward to her joining us here at the White House."