Bill Clinton

That's right. I have to act within 10 days of getting it, and I can sign it or veto it. I think I'd better sign, don't you? Mr. Jennings. I think you'd better. Do you think he should sign it? Okay. Let's go back to questions. Venus, you…

That's good. That's right. We use a lot of recycled paper. Mr. Jennings. So you have a chance now to sign that bill or you can veto that bill, right?

That was great. Mr. Jennings. I have a present for you, Mr. President, the Urkel clean air act of 1993, like all Government bills today, on recycled paper.

I'd like to know that. [Laughter] Mr. Jennings. Well, we've enlisted the help of Steven Urkel, who's a great, great pal, I guess, of all yours, to tell us how you actually get a bill through the Congress. Let's watch. [A short film was…

A real tough time. Mr. Jennings. Right. How many of you would like to know how to get a bill through Congress? Do you think that would be useful in order to find out how you get it done?

Give her a hand. Wasn't that great? Thanks for sticking up for your sister. That's wonderful. The Environment Mr. Jennings. We have a phone call from Ian. Go ahead.

Good for you. Maybe she'll get it because we were here talking about this. Mr. Jennings. I have a feeling. Thanks very much.

Hi, Anastasia. Mr. Jennings. Excuse me for one second for reaching over you. Come and sit here. Sara, you come and sit here if you would and let the President sit down.

You don't want them to do that, do you? Because we have a lot of bilingual kids in DC, don't we, now? Thank you. I'll look into that, and I'll get back in touch with you. Proposed Handgun Legislation Mr. Jennings. Okay. We have a phone…

That's a different question because the Washington, DC, government does get some money directly from the Congress and the President. I can't answer that question today because I don't know whether they're closing down the schools because…

Well, sometimes I have these big bags under my eyes when I don't get any sleep the night before if I work late, or when my allergies are bad. So I'm glad you think I look better. I feel better today. Mr. Jennings. Carlos, what did you want…

Okay. Mr. Jennings. Okay? My apologies. [The television stations took a commercial break.] Mr. Jennings. But you have to work on Omar here, because he told me he's a Republican. [Laughter] When we were away for a commercial, some of these…

Oh. [Laughter] So I've been mostly relying on those folks. But, yes, she does cook for me sometimes. Mr. Jennings. What about Ellie, way at the back.

I can tell you what I have done about it. Let me tell all of you this, just by way of background. The public schools of our country are largely run at the local level by school boards and school administrators. And the money for them and…

Look, you know, when I was your age it was a lot easier to be young than it is now. We worried about liquor and cigarettes. Nobody worried about drugs and guns. And I know it's hard to be young now. But I also know that if you get a good…

I have an answer to that, but let me ask you first so I won't prejudice your answer: If you were in my position, what would you do to make the school safer?

Nine. You're in the fourth grade? I made my lowest grades in conduct--[laughter]--because I talked too much in school and the teachers were always telling me to stop talking. I did best in math. I did well in reading. I had some trouble…

It's an incredible honor. And every day I still get up and I feel a lot of gratitude just for having the chance to serve. I also feel a big sense of responsibility. I don't want to let you down, all of you and all the people all over the…

Sometimes. I'm better on some subjects than others, but I like it a lot. Somalia Mr. Jennings. Way over there in the corner.

I like to play golf. I've only gotten to do it one time since I've been President, but I like to do that. And I like to play cards and games with Hillary and Chelsea. We play pinochle; we play a game that Chelsea taught me called Hungarian…

I feel like the oldest some days. [Laughter] [The television stations took a commercial break.] President's Pastimes Mr. Jennings. Welcome back to the East Room of the White House. Let's go straight to you, Jared, you have a question.

That's right. That's President Washington, painted by Gilbert Stuart. And it is an absolutely invaluable piece of art. Gilbert Stuart was a very famous artist. I think it was offered to the United States first for about $500. He painted it…

Oh, absolutely. It wasn't always so formal at all. It's probably as formal now as it's ever been, but there are some more informal rooms. And then there's a third floor, a floor two floors up from here, which has some other rooms and a…

I feel a little that way, too, sometimes. But let me say that upstairs, on the second floor, there are some nice formal guestrooms but there also is--Chelsea has a bedroom and a little room where she can study and do her work. And Hillary…

Sure, I would. Mr. Jennings. Shannon has come here to us from Los Angeles today. How many kids have come from different parts of the country? Just give the President some indications. We have a large contingent from other parts of the…