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�The first Presidential election of the 21 sl century will be remembered for many things. It
was one of closest, hardest fought, and, certainly the longest election in our nation's history.
Now that this 'contentious contest has been resolved, let me take this opportunity to congratulate
President-elect Bush. As soon as the sun rises in America, I intend to call him to arrange a
meeting to set in motion a smooth transition of power.
Let me also congratulate Vice President Gore for his principled defense of our most
fundamental democratic value - the right of every citizen to vote, and to have their vote count.
This past month we have confronted a wrenching truth -- tens of thousands of ballots that may
have decided a close election were never tallied.
But the highest court in the land has spoken - and we are a nation of laws.
�The right to vote is the very foundation of our democracy. Our entire system rests on the premise
that - come election day - every American speaks with an equal voice. No matter where you
live, no matter what you believe, no matter how much you earn or what color your skin, your
vote counts just as much as the next person's.
There is no dispute over the fact that tens of thousands of Americans cast their ballots in Florida,
only to discover that- for one reason or another -their vote didn't count. There is justifiable
frustrati~n - even anger - that. ..
America always rises to the challenge ...
Mistakes we make when things are going well ...
Can't give in to cynicism ...
No American should lose their voice ...
Al Gore got more votes than any Presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan in 1984. We've
had this happen before, and survived.
Call for overhaul of elections.
Campaign finance ... too much spent on TV ads ... not enough on voting machines ...
Division right up to Supreme Court ...
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Final 12/13/00 5: 15pm
Terry Edmonds
PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
STATEMENT ON ELECTION RESULTS
December 14, 2000
PHOTOCOPY
PRESERVATION
�The first Presidential election of the 21 st century will
be remembered for many things. It was among the closest
in our nation's history, one of the hardest fought, and
certainly the longest. The outcome has now been
resolved. As soon as the sun rises in America, I intend to
call President-elect George W. Bush to arrange a meeting
that will set in motion a smooth transition of power.
I want to congratulate Vice President Gore for his
strong campaign and his principled defense of our most
fundamental democratic value - the right of every citizen
to vote, and to have that vote count. For the last eight
years he has been an extraordinary partner in our efforts
to tum America around.
1
�And, together, we have succeeded. But, as long as I
have known him, I have never been more impressed with
his courage and his character than during these past few
weeks. We should never forget - his was a fight for the
integrity of American democracy. He was determined to
ensure that every American - no matter what their
background or belief - should have a voice on election
day.
Over the past month, we have passionately debated
the outcome of this election. And while many believe the
process could and should have been different, we must all
now accept the results. It's what the Vice President has
asked us to do. And I think we should follow his lead.
2
�I also want to congratulate the American people.
They have been amazingly patient over these trying
weeks. Now, we should repay their patience with real
progress on the pressing challenges facing this nation.
We must begin by healing the partisan breach, and
restoring public confidence in our electoral system.
Every American should have equal access to the ballot
box -- not just in principle, but in practice. At the end of
the day, all of us must have confidence that our voices
will be heard.
3
�As the transition begins in earnest, I want to assure
President-elect Bush that my Administration will do
everything possible to ensure an orderly, efficient process.
On behalf of all Americans, we wish him well as he
shoulders the responsiblities of the Presidency.
Just as a fabric tom and repaired becomes stronger
than before ... so too can our nation emerge stronger if we
rededicate ourselves to the basic principles of democracy,
working together to build the more perfect union of our
founders' dreams.
Thank you.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
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December 14, 2000
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
REMARKS ON ELECTION RESULTS
CHEQUERS, UNITED KINGDOM
December 14, 2000
The first Presidential election of the 21 5t Century was among the closest in our
nation's history, and one of the hardest fought. It was also the longest. The outcome has
finally been resolved. And while many believe the process should have been different,
all of us now accept the results. It is time to put progress above partisanship. That is
what Vice President Gore asked us to do last night. We will all follow his lead.
As soon as the sun rises in America, I will call President-elect George W. Bush to
wish him well as he prepares to shoulder the responsibilities of this office. I will also
invite him to the White House to discuss the transition. I will assure him that my
Administration will do everything possible to ensure a smooth and effective transfer of
power.
I want to commend Vice President Gore for his strong campaign and his
principled defense of our most fundamental democratic value - the right of every citizen
to vote, and to have that vote count. But that's the Al Gore I know. A man of character
and courage ... a man who gives voice to the values that unite us. For the last eight
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
REMARKS ON ELECTION RESULTS
CHEQUERS, UNITED KINGDOM
December 14, 2000
)
Last night, two former opponents pledged to meet on common ground. The rest
of us should join them there. Ours is a strong nation and a resilient people. America can
be stronger still if we rededicate ourselves to the basic principles of democracy, working
together to build the more perfect union of our founders' dreams.
�Draft 12/14/00 2:45am
Terry Edmonds
PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
REMARKS ON ELECTION RESULTS
CHEQUERS, UNITED KINGDOM
December 14, 2000
The first Presidential election of the 21 st Century will certainly be remembered. It
was among the closest in our nation's history, one of the hardest fought, and the longest.
The outcome has now been resolved. As soon as the sun rises in America, r will call
President-elect George W. Bush to congratulate him and to invite him to the White House
to discuss the transition.
r particularly want to commend Vice President Gore for his strong campaign and
his principled defense of our most fundamental democratic value - the right of every
citizen to vote, and to have that vote count. For the last eight years, he has been a close
friend and a steadfast partner in our work to tum America around.
Together, we have succeeded. But, as long as r have known him, r have never
been more impressed with his courage and his character than during these past few
weeks. We should not forget that his was a fight to ensure that every American should
haVe a voice on Election Day - not just in principle but in practice. While the fight for
the presidency is over, the fight for that fundamental principle endures. We can - and we
must - do better.
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Over the past
th we have passionately debated the outcome of this election.
And while many elieve the proces -should-have15eeriaitfererit, all of us now accept the
results. That is what the Vice President has asked us to do. We should follow his lead.
Much has been made, rightly, of the patience of the American people during t 1
extraordinary time. [But they have been more than patient. They have been confident ... ]
Now, we should repay their patience with a renewed commitment to doing the people's
business.
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to assure him that my Administration will do everything possible to ensure a
cooperative and effective transition. The American people deserve our best efforts.
r want
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we rededicate ourselves to the basic principles of democracy, working together to build
the more perfect union of our founders' dreams ..
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Here are some suggestions for the speech for what I would call, "Spreading the Global
Revolution"Some suggestions on globalization:
I wouJd change the early framework replacing the section that starts "and yet: there is a
globaliVition gap that is too wide ... " with something like:
Globalization is irreversible. Where once we lived as isolated tribes, today no country can
live as an isolated island and succeed for its people. In a single hour, more people and
goods move from continent to continent as moved in all of the 19th century. And e'Very
day the world grows smaller stili, with better communication, faster and more affordable
travel. exponentially growing free trade, new medical and technological acruevements
that change our lives. The question is not whether, but how the coming global revolution
will affect our people and our planet.
Will it lift only those who are already developed or wiII it reach XX people who
live on barely $2 a day. Nearly ... (as you have it)
The choice is ours - whether we will we let globalization control us or whether
we will be able to take control of its powerful forces for a greater good. I believe We have
the ability and the responsibility to make the benefits of this revolution a'Vailable to all its
people. Only by encouraging worldwide development can we see an end to growing
worldwide poverty faced by most of the wotId's people. Only by agreeing to bring the
jatest medical advances to the far reaches of the world can end the plagues that cut people
down like trees in too many areas of the world. Only by agreeing to curb our pollution
can we bring economic prosperity to more people while protecting our planet. Let us
agree that this global revolution must be a universal revolution lifting up all peoples,
The Cold War .... (this stuff is fine)
But tilen the attack free markets shoots ourselves in the foot - rather We should
appeal to the common sense notion that the more we help the rest of the world join the
revolution, the better it will be for us. This is the idea that underlies all free trade and was
the foundation of the Marshall Plan. Something like:
How shall We meet this challenge? By understanding that we will be better off if
all of the world is better off, This has been OUtcollective experience of expanding trade
and development that is creating new markets for our goods and new jobs for our people.
Every penny we spend on reducing worldwide poverty, improving literacy and wiping
out disease will come back to us and our children a hundred fold. In the long-run, we
help oursel ves when We accept our shared responsibility to help the rest of the world.
This was our experience with the Marshall Plan ....
�But thai's not the only reaSOn we should do it. We should do it because it is the
right thing to do. Our conscience tells us we cannot stand idly by while 2 billion people
live on $2 a day. Our desire 10 spread OUt common values of freedom and democracy
tells USthat we can never be successful if those living in tin shacks in much of the world
don't see hope there children will live s different life.
Then it picks up al "I have workec! hard ... "
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
REMARKS ON ELECTION RESULTS
CHEQUERS, UNITED KINGDOM
December 14, 2000
�The first Presidential election of the 21 st Century
was among the closest in our nation's history, and
one of the hardest fought. It was also the longest.
The outcome has finally been resolved. And while
many believe the process should have been different,
all of us now accept the results. It is time to put
progress above partisanship. That is what Vice
President Gore asked us to do last night. We will all
follow his lead.
As soon as the sun rises in America, I will call
President-elect George W. Bush to wish him well as
he prepares to shoulder the responsibilities of this
office. I will also invite him to the White House to
discuss the transition.
1
�And I assure him - and all Americans - that my
Administration will do everything possible to ensure
a smooth and efficient transfer of power.
I want to commend Vice President Gore for his
strong campaign and his principled defense of our
most fundamental democratic value - the right of
every citizen to vote, and to have that vote count.
But that's the Al Gore I've always known: a man of
character and courage ... a strong voice for the values
that unite us ... a steadfast partner in the progress of
the last eight years.
2
�Last night, two former opponents pledged to
meet on common ground. The rest of us should join
them there. Ours is a strong nation and a resilient
people. America can be stronger still if we remain
true to the basic principles of democracy, and work
together to build the more perfect union of our
Founders' dreams.
3
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Terry Edmonds
PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
REMARKS ON ELECTION RESULTS
CHEQUERS, UNITED KINGDOM
December 14, 2000
The first Presidential election of the 2151 Century will certainly be remembered. It
was among the closest in our nation's history, one of the hardest fought, and the longest.
The outcome has now been resolved. As soon as the sun rises in America, I will call
President-elect George W. Bush to congratulate him and to invite him to the White House
to discuss the transition.
I particularly want to commend Vice President Gore for his strong campaign and
his principled defense of our most fundamental democratic value - the right of every
citizen to vote, and to have that vote count. For the last eight years, he has been a close
friend and a steadfast partner in our work to turn America around.
Together, we have succeeded. But, as long as I have known him, I have never
been more impressed with his courage and his character than during these past few
weeks. We should not forget that his was a fight to ensure that every American should
have a voice on Election Day - not just in principle but in practice. While the fight for
the presidency is over, the fight for that fundamental principle endures. We can - and we
must - do better.
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results. That is what the Vice President has asked us to do ...)We Shlll4;l follow his lead.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
STATEMENT ON ELECTION RESULTS
December 14, 2000
The first Presidential election of the 21st century will be remembered for
many things. It was among the closest elections in our nationo,s history,
one of the hardest fought, and certainly the longest. The outcome of this
contest has now been resolved. AS soon as the sun rises in America, I
intend to call president-elect Bush to arrange a meeting that will set in
motion a smooth transition of power.
I want to congratulate vice president Gore for his strong campaign and his
principled defense of our most fundamental democratic value 0) the right of
every citizen to vote, and to have.that vote count. He fought so that
every American 0) no matter what their background or belief 0) might know
that on election day, all of us still do have an equal voice.
Over the past month, we as a nation have wrestled with a serious dilemma:
how to tally contested ballots in a way that is true both to the
constitution. and to the will of the voters. The highest court in the land
has now rendered its decision. And while many believe the process could
and should have been different, we must all now accept the results. Thato,
s the right thing to do. ItO,S what the vice president has asked us to
do. And I think we should follow his lead.
I also want to congratulate the American people. They have been amazin~ly
patient over these trying weeks. NOW, we should repay their patience wlth
real progress on the pressing issues before this nation.
In the months ahead we must undertake the critical challenge of healing
the partisan breach, and restoring public confidence in our electoral
system.
That must begin with a comprehensive, nationwide overhaul of the voting
process, so that every American is guaranteed equal access to the ballot
box -- not just in principle, but in practice. At the end of the day, all
Americans must have confidence that their voices will be heard. This
should be a top priority for the incoming President and the 107th
congress.
Just as a fabric torn and repaired becomes stronger than beforeo(so too can
our nation emerge stronger if we rededicate ourselves to the basic
principles of democracy, and work together to build the more perfect union .
of our founderso, dreams.
Thank you.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
STATEMENT ON ELECTION RESULTS
December 14, 2000
The first presidential election of the 21st century will be remembered for
many things. It was among the closest elections in our nationo,s history,
one of the hardest fought, and certainly the longest. The outcome of this
contest has now been resolved. AS soon as the sun rises in America, I
intend to call president-elect Bush to arrange a meeting that will set in
motion a smooth transition of power.
I want to congratulate vice president Gore for his strong campaign and his
principled defense of our most fundamental democratic value 0) the right of
every citizen to vote, and to have that vote count. He fought so that
every American 0) no matter what their background or belief 0) might know
that on election day, all of us still do have an equal voice.
Over the past month, we as a nation have wrestled with a serious dilemma:
how to tally contested ballots in a way that is true both to the
constitution and to the will of the voters. The highest court in the land
has now rendered its decision.
And while many believe the process could
and should have been different, we must all now accept the results. ThatO,
s the right thing to do. ItO,S what the vice president has asked us to
do. And I think we should follow his lead.
I also want to congratulate the American people. They have been amazingly
patient over these trying weeks. NOW, we should repay their patience with
real progress on the pressing issues before this nation.
In the months ahead we must undertake the critical challenge of healing
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should be a top priority for the incoming president and the lOlth
congress.
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of our foundersO, dreams.
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12/13/2000 04:33:51 PM
Record Type:
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
STATEMENT ON ELECTION RESULTS
December 14, 2000
The first presidential election of the 21st century will be remembered for
many things. It was among the closest elections in our nationO,s history,
one of the hardest fought, and certainly the longest. The outcome of this
contest has now been resolved. AS soon as the sun rises in America, I
intend to call president-elect Bush to arrange a meeting that will set in
motion a smooth transition of power.
I want to congratulate vice president Gore for his strong campaign and his
principled defense of our most fundamental democratic value D) the right of
every citizen to vote, and to have that vote count. He fought so that
every American D) no matter what their background or belief D) might know
that on election day, all of us still do have an equal voice.
Over the past month, we as a nation have wrestled with a serious dilemma:
how to tally contested ballots in a way that is true both to the
Constitution and to the will of the voters. The highest court in the land
has now rendered its decision. And while many believe the process could
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do. And I think we should follow his lead.
I also want to congratulate the American people. They have been amazin9ly
patient over these trying weeks. NOW, we should repay their patience wlth
real progress on the pressing issues before this nation.
In the months ahead we must undertake the critical challenge of healing
the partisan breach, and restoring public confidence in our electoral
system.
That must begin with a comprehensive, nationwide overhaul of the voting
process, so that every American is guaranteed equal access to the ballot
box -- not just in principle, but in practice. At the end.of the day, all
Americans must have confidence that their voices will be heard. This
should be a top priority for the incoming president and the l07th
Congress.
Just as a fabric torn and repaired becomes stronger than beforeo(so too can
our nation emerge stronger if we rededicate ourselves to the basic
principles of democracy, and work together to build the more perfect union
of our founderso, dreams.
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05:44 PM ---------------------------
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12/13/2000 04:34:20 PM
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04:34 PM ---------------------------
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Terry Edmonds
12/13/2000 04:33:51 PM
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Record
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John podesta/WHO/EOP@EOP,
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cc:
subject:
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Michele
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
STATEMENT ON ELECTION RESULTS
December 14, 2000
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motion a smooth transition of power.
I want to congratulate vice president Gore for his strong campaign and his
principled defense of our most fundamental democratic value D) the right of
every citizen to vote, and to have that vote count. He fought so that
every American D) no matter what their background or belief D) might know
that on election day, all of us still do have an equal voice.
over the past month, we as a nation have wrestled with a serious dilemma:
how to tally contested ballots in a way that is true both to the
Constitution and to the will of the voters. The highest court in the land
has now rendered its decision. And while many believe the process could
and should have been different, we must all now accept the results. ThatD,
s the right thing to do. ItO,s what the vice president has asked us to
do. And I think we should follow his lead.
I also want to congratulate the Ame.rican people. They have been amazin~ly
patient over these trying weeks. NOW, we should repay their patience wlth
real progress on the pressing issues before this nation.
In the months ahead we must undertake the critical challenge of healing
the partisan breach, and restoring public confidence in our electoral
system.
That must begin with a comprehensive, nationwide overhaul of the voting
process, so that every American is guaranteed equal access to the ballot
box -- not just in principle, but in practice. At the end of the day, all
Americans must have confidence that their voices will be heard. This
should be a top priority for the incoming president and the l07th
congress.
Just as a fabric torn and repaired becomes stronger than beforeD(so too can
our nation emerge stronger if we rededicate ourselves to the basic
principles of democracy, and work together to build the more perfect union
of our foundersD, dreams.
Thank you.
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1993-2001
Description
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<p>This collection contains documents that were previously restricted under the <a href="http://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/laws/1978-act.html" target="_blank">Presidential Records Act</a> for restrictions P2 (appointment to federal office) and/or P5 (confidential advice between the President and/or his advisors and between those advisors). For more information concerning these collections please see the collection finding aids index. The finding aids detail the scope, content, and provide a box and folder title list for each collection.</p>
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William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum
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397 folders
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FOIA 2006-0221-F - 2000 Presidential Election Vote Count in Florida
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2006-0221-F
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Previously Restricted Document Release no. 2
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Clinton Presidential Library
1200 President Clinton Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
Inventory for FOIA Request 2006-0221-F
The White House and the 2000 Presidential Election vote count in Florida
Extent
60 Folders, approximately 3300 pages
Access
Collection is open to all researchers. Access to Clinton Presidential Records is governed by the
Presidential Records Act (PRA) (44 USC 2201) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 USC
552, as amended) and therefore records may be restricted in whole or in part in accordance with legal
exemptions.
Copyright
Documents in this collection that were prepared by officials of the United States government as part of
their official duties are in the public domain. Researchers are advised to consult copyright law of the
United States (Title 17, USC) which governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of
copyrighted material.
Provenance
Offical records of William Jefferson Clinton’s presidency are housed at the Clinton Presidential Library
and administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under the provisions of
the Presidential Records Act (PRA).
Processed by
Staff Archivist, 2008. Previously restricted materials are added as they are released.
Scope and Content
The materials in FOIA 2006-0221-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents
responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials.
FOIA request 2006-0221-F consists of Automated Records Management System (ARMS) Emails along
with materials originating from the White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Subject
Files, the White House Office of Speechwriting, and National Security Council (NSC) Emails.
On November 16, 2000, during an impromptu press session in Brunei, President Clinton offered the
following response to questions concerning fallout from the 2000 Presidential Election in the State of
Florida:
“I don’t think I should be involved in that.”
2006-0221-F
Clinton Presidential Library’s web site
http://www.clintonlibrary.gov
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�From November 7, 2000 to December 13, 2000, presidential candidates George W. Bush and Albert
Gore, Jr. were locked in a bitter political and legal struggle arguing how, when, and where recounts of
votes in Florida would take place. President Clinton and the White House charted a course of neutrality
in the midst of the ongoing controversy, choosing to focus on other matters as the Gore and Bush
campaigns and their political allies fought the issue out in the media and the courts.
The White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Subject Files for this particular request
consists of one record. It is President Clinton’s November 11, 2000 radio address. Striking an
optimistic tone, the President’s address interpreted the contentious events in Florida as a sign of a
resilient and vibrant American political system.
The White House Staff and Office Files contain records from the White House Office of Speechwriting.
Typical of this collection is a file containing records related to President Clinton’s November 8, 2000
remarks. This file holds the final draft of the President’s remarks as well as background research on
statements from earlier outgoing Presidents on the results of past elections. It also contains
congratulatory statements prepared for both Gore and Bush contingent on the outcome of the election.
The Automated Records Management System (ARMS) Emails consist largely of records related to
transcripts of press conferences. In these sessions with members of the media, White House Press
Secretary Jake Siewert reiterates the official White House position on the election. An example of this
stance came during a November 21, 2000 press conference where Siewert responds to a question
demanding the President’s opinion on the impact of a Florida Supreme Court decision with the
following:
“That’s not useful really for us to say what the ultimate decision on this
will be at this point, and I think the President has tried very carefully not
to get wrapped up in the legal wranglings here, and I think we will continue to
do that from this podium.”
This conscious effort to stay above the fray in Florida did not prevent first-hand accounts of voting
irregularities in Florida from reaching the White House. A forwarded November 10, 2000 email from
the son of a Palm Beach County Precinct Clerk offered a direct analysis of the difficulties employees
and voters of that county were having with “butterfly” voting ballots and a voting process designed and
administered by Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Theresa LePore. In another account from a
November 15, 2000 email, a native of Palm Beach County gives his assessment of the ballot and the
general lack of organizational efficiency at the polls from a voter’s perspective.
The NSC Cable, Email, and Records Management Systems contain transcripts of press conferences and
Presidential remarks. Characteristic of this collection is a transcript from a December 9, 2000 session
where President Clinton comments on a Florida Supreme Court decision authorizing another recount. In
his responses to press questioning, the President states his belief that the effort to get the most accurate
result possible will legitimize the electoral process in the eyes of the voters regardless of the winner.
System of Arrangement
Records that were responsive to this FOIA request were found in four collection areas—Clinton
Presidential Records: WHORM Subject Files, Clinton Presidential Records: White House Staff and
Office Files, Clinton Presidential Records: ARMS Emails, and Clinton Presidential Records: NSC
Cable, Email, and NSC Records Management Systems.
2006-0221-F
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http://www.clintonlibrary.gov
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�The White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) contains a variety of series created to
organize and track documents and correpondence. The WHORM Subject File was compiled by the
White House Office of Records Management and is a series of categories designated by a letter/number
combination.
Staff and Office files were maintained at the folder level by staff members within their individual offices
and document all levels of administration activity.
WHORM files are processed at the document level; whereas, Staff and Office files are processed at the
folder level, that is, idividual documents are not selected and removed from a folder for processing.
While this method maintains folder integrity, it frequently results in the incidental processing of
documents that are not wholly responsive to the subject area.
The Automated Records Management System (ARMS) is a database that contains email records of the
executive office of the President. This system maintained unclassified Presidential email. The ARMS
dataset is comprised of 6 sub-series of email records called “Buckets.” The buckets include NPR, OPD,
POTUS, WHO, CEA, and Default. ARMS emails are arranged chronologically by creation date.
The following is a list of documents and folders processed in response to FOIA 2006-0221-F:
Box 1
Clinton Presidential Records: WHORM Subject File
Category
Case Number
SP400
Case Number: 435591
Clinton Presidential Records: White House Staff and Office Files
Office of Speechwriting
John Pollack
Election Comments [of BC, notes, etc…12/14/00] [OA/ID 19908]
Jeff Shesol
2000 Election 11/8/00 [Remarks] [OA/ID 21462]
Election Results-Gore Concession 12/14/00 [Remarks] [OA/ID 21462]
Clinton Presidential Records: Automated Records Management System [Email]
OPD 2000/05-2001/01 [OA/ID 400000]
[Florida]
[11/09/2000]
[11/10/2000-11/16/2000]
[Vote]
[11/15/2000]
[Florida]
[11/20/2000-11/22/2000]
[11/27/2000] [1]
[11/27/2000] [2]
[11/30/2000-12/01/2000]
[12/04/2000]
[Remarks]
[12/14/2000]
2006-0221-F
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http://www.clintonlibrary.gov
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�Clinton Presidential Records: Automated Records Management System [Email] (continued)
WHO 2000/10-2001/01 [OA/ID 900000]
[Florida]
[11/08/2000]
[11/09/2000] [1]
[11/09/2000] [2]
Box 2
[11/09/2000] [3]
[11/10/2000]
[11/12/2000-11/13/2000]
[11/14/2000-11/20/2000]
[Remarks]
[11/16/2000]
[Vote]
[11/17/2000-12/13/2000]
[Florida]
[11/21/2000] [1]
[11/21/2000] [2]
[11/22/2000] [1]
[11/22/2000] [2]
[11/22/2000] [3]
[11/24/2000-11/25/2000]
[11/27/2000] [1]
Box 3
[11/27/2000] [2]
[11/27/2000] [3]
[11/27/2000] [4]
[11/27/2000] [5]
[11/27/2000] [6]
[11/27/2000] [7]
[11/27/2000] [8]
[11/28/2000-11/29/2000]
[11/30/2000] [1]
[11/30/2000] [2]
Box 4
[12/01/2000] [1]
[12/01/2000] [2]
[12/01/2000] [3]
[12/04/2000] [1]
[12/04/2000] [2]
[12/04/2000] [3]
[12/05/2000] [1]
[12/05/2000] [2]
[12/06/2000] [1]
[12/06/2000] [2]
[12/07/2000]
[12/08/2000-12/09/2000]
Box 5
[Remarks]
[12/09/2000-12/11/2000]
2006-0221-F
Clinton Presidential Library’s web site
http://www.clintonlibrary.gov
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�Clinton Presidential Records: Automated Records Management System [Email] (continued)
WHO 2000/10-2001/01 [OA/ID 900000]
[Remarks]
[12/14/2000]
Default 2000/01-2001/01 [OA/ID 1200000]
[Vote]
[11/09/2000-12/05/2000]
[Remarks]
[11/16/2000]
[Florida]
[11/24/2000-12/06/2000]
[Remarks]
[12/09/2000-12/11/2000]
Clinton Presidential Records: NSC Cable, Email, and Record Management Systems
NSC Emails
Exchange-Record (Sept 97-Jan 01)
[Vote]
[11/08/2000-12/11/2000] [OA/ID 620000]
[Florida]
[11/09/2000-11/17/2000] [OA/ID 620000]
Exchange-Non-Record (Mar 97-Jan 01)
[Vote]
[11/15/2000-12/09/2000] [OA/ID 630000]
Last Modified: 06/16/2011
2006-0221-F
Clinton Presidential Library’s web site
http://www.clintonlibrary.gov
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William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum
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2000 Presidential Election Recount in Florida - Collection Finding Aid
Identifier
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2006-0221-F
Description
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This collection consists of material regarding the 2000 Presidential Election recount of votes in Florida. The records include speeches, memoranda, transcripts, and email demonstrating the White House's efforts to chart a course of neutrality during the contested election between Albert Gore, Jr. and George W. Bush.
Publisher
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William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum
Finding Aid