“After years of planning, the Clinton Presidential Library opens today not only as a testament to President Clinton’s career in public service, but also proves that people across the nation recognize the talents and accomplishments made by a young man born in Hope and raised in Hot Springs that went on to be the leader of the free world, balanced the nation’s budget, garnered unprecedented economic security, and became one of the most influential Presidents in recent history.   

“Arkansas will benefit not only from the educational aspects of this Library, but also through the economic opportunities and increased tourism generated through the national and world attention placed on the state.  I congratulate President Clinton on this momentous occasion and wish him and his family the very best in all their future endeavors.”