Remarks at the Kennedy Center honors reception. (tribute to five performing artists)(Transcript) From: Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents | Date: December 22, 1997 | COPYRIGHT 1997 U.S. Government Printing Office. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Pres Bill Clinton salutes and praises the five artists who are being honored at the Kennedy Center on Dec 7, 1997. Actress Lauren Bacall, singer and songwriter Bob Dylan, actor Charlton Heston, singer Jessye Norma, and ballet dancer Edward Villella have made significant and lasting contributions to the performing arts. They have been instrumental in uplifting the hearts and spirit of the American people.

December 7, 1997

Thank you very much. Ladies and gentlemen, tonight the...

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