Milestones

Sat., May 9, 1998

Ten years ago: Education Secretary William J. Bennett announced he would leave his position in mid-September.

Five years ago: The White House said President Clinton had directed Secretary of State Warren M. Christopher to contact U.S. allies to discuss how they could ensure Serbia’s promise to cut supplies to the Bosnian Serbs.

One year ago: During a visit to a rain forest in Costa Rica, President Clinton urged nations not to sacrifice their environment in pursuit of economic gain.

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