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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release January 17, 2000

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

I congratulate Ricardo Lagos on his victory in Chile's presidential election on Sunday, January 16. I also congratulate the Chilean people for an election that was a model of civic participation and evidence of their strong commitment to democratic government.

I look forward to working with President-elect Lagos and to deepening the friendship and cooperation that have characterized the excellent relations between our two nations.

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