03/24/1998
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"The arts and humanities must remain a vital part of our lives as individuals and as a Nation."
"Let us demonstrate to the world that when Americans take on a challenge, they do the job right."
"Most Somalis are not hostile to us but grateful."
"I am delighted to be here to honor this year's winners of the National Medal of the Arts and the Charles Frankel Prize."