January 14, 1999

Mr. John Hinkley

St. Elizabeth Hospital

Washington, D.C. 45001

Dear John,

Hillary and I wanted to drop you a short note to tell you how pleased we are with the great strides you are making in your recovery. In our Country's new spirit of understanding and forgiveness we want you to know there is a bipartisan consensus of compassion and forgiveness throughout the land.

Hillary and I want you to know that no grudge is born against you for shooting President Reagan. We, above all, are aware of how the mental stress and pain could have driven you to such an act of desperation. Hillary and I are confident that you will soon make a complete recovery and return to your family and eventually rejoin the world again as a healthy and productive young man.

Best wishes,

Bill Clinton

P.S. Ken Starr is sleeping with Jodie Foster.