July 1 – President Clinton announced the Electronic Commerce Initiative in the East Room during the afternoon. In his remarks, President Clinton stated the intention of his administration to implement the initiative by the first day of the year 2000. President Clinton issued a memorandum on electric commerce to the leadership of executive departments and agencies. President Clinton signed a proclamation implementing the Information Technology Agreement. He released a statement the same day stating that the agreement "will cut to zero tariffs on a vast array of computers, semiconductors, and telecommunications technology by the year 2000." President Clinton released a message online regarding the report A Framework for Global Electronic Commerce, released earlier in the day. August September September 27 – A recording of President Clinton discussing the continued refusal by the Senate to confirm his judicial nominees and calls for the upper chamber's cessation of this practice so "the unbroken legacy of our strong, independent judiciary can continue for generations to come" was broadcast on the radio. September 27 – President Clinton attended the Hot Springs High School Ultimate Class Reunion on the front steps of Hot Springs High School in Hot Springs, Arkansas. September 27 – President Clinton attended a reception for the Arkansas State Democratic Party on Ray Winder Baseball Field in Little Rock, Arkansas. September 27 – President Clinton attended a candlelight vigil for the Little Rock Nine on the lawn of the Administration Building at Philander Smith College. September 29 – President Clinton presented the National Arts and Humanities Medals in the Rose Garden. September 29 – President Clinton stated the observance of National Arts and Humanities Month. September 29 – President Clinton delivered remarks on the Income and Poverty Report and answered questions from reporters on campaign finance reform and welfare reform in the Briefing Room. September 29 – President Clinton attended the National Arts and Humanities Medals Dinner on the State Floor of the White House. September 30 – President Clinton delivered remarks in which he charged members of Congress with trying to undermine the administration's commitment to education reform and stated his intent to "veto any legislation that damages our commitment to public education and high national standards" on the South Lawn. Presdient Clinton then answered questions from reporters on the Internal Revenue Service. September 30 – President Clinton attended a President's Advisory Board meeting on Race in the East Room at