Bill Clinton ALS as President to Paul Newman: "why I wanted to be president"

Bill Clinton
Washington, DC, October 7, [1993]

Bill Clinton ALS as President to Paul Newman: "why I wanted to be president"
ALS

A fine content autograph letter from President Bill Clinton to Hollywood actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. 1p on embossed White House stationery, measures 6.75" x 9", Washington, D.C., October 7, [1993]. Signed at conclusion as "Bill", he thanks the couple for their comments on his recent address to Congress regarding health care reform. Light, offset toning present with faint handling creases throughout. Else, near fine.

In full:

"Thanks for your note on the health care speech- it was a big part of why I wanted to be president.
Come see us."

On September 22, 1993, President Clinton delivered a major health care speech to a joint session of Congress, stating that "…those who do not now have health care coverage will have it, and for those who have it, it will never be taken away." Earlier that year, a task force headed by First Lady Hillary Clinton was formed to create a plan in which to provide universal health care for all Americans. Their proposal faced intense opposition from various interest groups and was ultimately defeated, marking a significant setback for the Clinton administration.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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