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Gingrich Visits New Hampshire, Plans Meeting with Clinton

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House Speaker Newt Gingrich visited New Hampshire for a four-day GOP fund-raising trip and to explore the state's wildlife, including moose. During his trip, he announced that he would meet with President Clinton in the state on Sunday, where the president would deliver the commencement address at Dartmouth College. The meeting has been described as a "sneaky way" for Gingrich to run for president, but he insists that his main goal is to share the Republican message and have Clinton join him in discussing ways to create a better America.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gingrich visited New Hampshire for a four-day GOP fund-raising trip and to explore the state's wildlife, including moose.
  • He announced that he would meet with President Clinton in the state on Sunday, where the president would deliver the commencement address at Dartmouth College.
  • Gingrich brushed off questions about running for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996, instead focusing on sharing the Republican message.
  • He plans to visit New Hampshire's largest city, Manchester, as well as Jackson and Portland, Maine, during his northern New England tour.
  • Gingrich will also meet with former New Hampshire Gov. Meldrim Thomson, the state's foremost conservative leader, as part of his trip.
  • The speaker's meeting with Clinton has been described as a "sneaky way" for Gingrich to run for president, but he insists that his main goal is to share the Republican message and have Clinton join him in discussing ways to create a better America.
  • Gingrich's schedule includes a breakfast speech in Keene, a fund-raiser in Portland, Maine, for Rep. Jim Longley, and a Fish and Game Department picnic in Nashua.

Statistics:

  • Gingrich's trip to New Hampshire will last for four days.
  • The speaker plans to visit Manchester, Jackson, and Portland, Maine, during his northern New England tour.
  • He will meet with President Clinton on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Earl Borden Senior Center in Claremont.
  • Gingrich's Saturday schedule includes a breakfast speech in Keene and a fund-raiser in Portland, Maine, for Rep. Jim Longley.
  • The speaker will return to Washington on Monday.

Sources:

  • The New York Times, "Gingrich in New Hampshire, Brushing Off Presidential Questions," June 9, 1995
  • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Gingrich Lands in New Hampshire, Plans Meeting with Clinton," June 9, 1995
  • The Washington Post, "Gingrich in New Hampshire, But He Insists It's Just a Fund-Raiser," June 9, 1995
  • White House Press Release, June 9, 1995

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