On the recordMarch 17, 1998
We're about to leave. I feel duty bound, because there are so many people from Massachusetts here today--[laughter]--to tell you that in Massachusetts this is a dual holiday. This is also the day when over 200 years ago the British left Massachusetts, so it's called Evacuation Day. [Laughter] Now, that means that you must evacuate the White House. [Laughter] I have to say that so State Secretary Mowlam doesn't think I made an anti-British slur here. [Laughter] But you needn't leave until 11:59 p.m.--[laughter]--because it will still be Evacuation Day. [Laughter] Enjoy. We love having you here. Thank you.
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