European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 21, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse Vol. 51, no. 277 thursday january 21,1993d 8693 a american renewal Washington a William Jefferson Clinton stepped toward the presidency wednesday with a Call for a bold Quot new season of american tens of thousands gathered in Washington to witness the trails Fer of Power to a new generation of leadership. There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America a Clinton said in remarks that were to Climax a ceremony blending pomp and poetry. His administration is to be the first democratic administration in a dozen years. V hours before mounting the inaugural stand Clinton declared himself prepared for the responsibilities of Power. Asked whether he Felt ready the 46-year-old presi Dent to be said simply t a Short while later the turnover of the office was under Way As outgoing president Bush graciously greeted the Clinton vice president elect a Gore and his family at the White House. Quot Good Luck to you a said Bush As he stood on the porch. Clinton s emotions were near the surface As his Assumption of Power Drew close. A tear rolled Down his Cheek As he sat in a front Row Pew at an Early morning Church service and listened to a soulful rendition of holy ground. Earlier it was All business As Bush sent Brent scowcroft the National Security adviser to Clinton a pre inaugural quarters across from the White House for a briefing on the world s trouble spots. A mile or so away at the Capitol a crowd that would swell to tens of thou inauguration Day 1993 see related stories on pages 2,8 and 9 for Lull coverage see Friday s stars and stripes. Bill Clinton left and a1 Gore acknowledge the crowd tuesday As they arrive at the presidential gala at the capital Centre in Landover my. Sands began assembling in the wintry Sunshine in anticipation of the first dem. Socratic administration in a dozen years. Wednesdays simple rite at noon on the Capitol s front porch was to include two prayers two oaths a speech two songs and a poem. Bush judged by the voters to be indifferent to their economic worries was to be a bystander after his years of Power. The Marine band was to play Hail to the chief one final time to Bush shortly before noon and again to the new president a few minutes after. Issues to put Clinton under fire right away Bush the fifth living former president arranged to be in Houston before the Sun set on Bill Clinton a Washington. By then Clinton and his wife Hillary would be joining democrats at 11 inaugural balls cheering the party s return to see renewal on Page 2 inside today r by Chuck v1nch Washington Bureau Washington now that he a in Power president Clinton along with designated defense Secretary Les Aspin must wrestle with two of the most explosive sociological issues to face the armed forces in Many years a Gays in the military and women in combat. Both already Are causing much dissension in the ranks although it is the Gay Issue that is flaring red hot at the moment. Arid Clinton who pledged during his presidential Campaign to abolish the ban on Gays in uniform is feeling the heat. Quot there is a tremendous amount of anguish about the Gay Issue in this building a one Pentagon official said. Analysis Quot a lot of senior officers Are just apoplectic about the behind the scenes juror of the military reaction has led Clinton to modify his statements about immediately dropping the ban. He now says he is still committed to changing the policy but Only after a careful deliberate discussion. A i want to consult with a lot of people about what our options Are including people who May disagree with me about the ultimate merits a Clinton said in see issues on Page 2 sessions reprimanded Fri director William s. Sessions has been reprimanded by the Justice department for a taking advantage of the government1&Quot through extensive personal trips see Story on a pass amp a
