Bill Clinton: “Robinson of Ireland May 14, 1993 Ireland Q. Madam President, do you support a peace envoy from the United States to…”

“Robinson of Ireland May 14, 1993 Ireland Q. Madam President, do you support a peace envoy from the United States to Ireland? President Robinson. I think it has been very much appreciated, as indeed the Taoiseach said when he met with the President on March the 17th, on St. Patrick's Day, that President Clinton has shown such an interest in and concern for Ireland. That is very well recognized in Ireland itself and that, as President, you have indicated a genuine, a real concern. And I know that when you were discussing with the Taoiseach the idea of a peace envoy that you left open this issue, because it expresses concern, and that you are aware that there are the prospects of resumed talks in Northern Ireland. And I think in those circumstances--and it is appropriate to let those talks take their course. But the sounding of the concern, the genuine interest, and the fact that you said you were a friend not just on St. Patrick's Day but throughout the year in an interested way, that has struck a very real chord throughout the island of Ireland and an important one. And I think that's very much appreciated, now. So I think that the reality of that concern has created its own very helpful and constructive vibrations. President Clinton. Thank you. Perception of the Administration Q. Mr. President, you sounded a little bit frustrated at the end of your news conference there with the perception of your administration and your Presidency. President Clinton.…”