Bill Clinton: “Gerhard Schroeder of Germany October 9, 1998 Kosovo Q. Mr. President, the Serbs are threatening to retaliate against aid…”

“Gerhard Schroeder of Germany October 9, 1998 Kosovo Q. Mr. President, the Serbs are threatening to retaliate against aid workers if NATO uses force. Any second thoughts, sir? President Clinton. I think they would regret that very much if they did it. I think they know better than to do that. Q. What do you expect from the German side? President Clinton. Perhaps the Chancellor-elect would like to make a statement about that. Impeachment Inquiry Q. Mr. President, is there anything you can do to speed up the impeachment inquiry on the Hill by agreeing not to challenge everything in the Starr report? President Clinton. I don't have anything to add to what I said yesterday. Q. Mr. President, have you had time---- Q. Are you in agreement on Kosovo? Q. ----promises continuity. What do you expect---- President Clinton. He has something to say. Kosovo [At this point, a question was asked and answered in German, and a translation was not provided.] President Clinton. Will somebody translate for the American press? I understood it, but I don't--[laughter]. Q. Well, then, you translate, sir. Q. [Inaudible]--work on Kosovo? President Clinton. Excuse me? Q. Did you also agree with Mr. Fischer about Kosovo? President Clinton. I don't know, I just---- Chancellor-Elect Schroeder. It's enough to agree with me. President Clinton. That's right.…”