President Bill Clinton holds a press conference where he reports on the growth of the nation's economy. Clinton also comments on the country's involvement in the United Nations, U.S. sanctions against Iraq, and the possibility of lifting the Cuban trade embargo. Clinton addresses a desire to work effectively with Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich now that there is a Republican majority in Congress. Clinton also talks about the need to develop bipartisan legislation that restricts the influence of tobacco groups in lobbying. Despite the investigations surrounding him, the President insists that he is focused on leading the country. Clinton criticizes the spending of taxpayer money by the Whitewater Independent Counsel headed by Kenneth Starr.
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