Southeastern Church Fires

President Bill Clinton announced emergency measures to help prevent further arson of churches in the Southeastern United States. He included… read more

President Bill Clinton announced emergency measures to help prevent further arson of churches in the Southeastern United States. He included the immediate transfer of $12 million to communities in twelve targeted states. The president spoke in the Rose Garden of the White House and took no questions following his statement. Nancy Gist, Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance at the Justice Department and Raymond Kelly the Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence flanked the president during his remarks but did not address the audience. close

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Southeastern Church Fires

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Program ID:
73358-1
Category:
White House Event
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jul 02, 1996 | 2:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jul 02, 1996 | 11:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Jul 02, 1996 | 2:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 02, 1996 | 7:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 02, 1996 | 11:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
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