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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release May 31, 1994

Statement by the President

Like all Americans, Chairman Rostenkowski has the right to contest the charges made against him and to have his day in court. Chairman Rostenkowski and others have helped create real momentum for health care reform, and I am confident that legislation will pass this year.

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release May 31, 1994

Statement by the Press Secretary

President Clinton and Vice President Gore had a very cordial and exciting meeting with Dr. Joao Havelange, Presdient of the Federation International de Foodball Association (FIFA) this morning. The meeting lasted 15 minutes.

The President thanked Dr. Havelange for his role in bringing the World Cup to the United States and conveyed his personal excitment and utmost support for the 1994 tournamnet. coming from Rio De Janeiro for thier meeting this morning. They had the opportunity to discuss the 1994 World Cup Games, to be held in nine venue sites throughout the United States from June 17th-July 17th, and President Clinton
The President also said he was looking forward to participating in the Opening Ceremonines in Chicago on June 17th as is the Vice President in the Closing Cermonies in Los Angeles.

Alan Rotthenberg, Chairman and CEO of World Cup USA 1994 thanked White House task force has been doing in supporting the games