Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/from-the-newshour-vault-this-day-in-history-1 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter From the NewsHour vault: This day in history Nation Sep 10, 2013 3:43 PM EST On this day in 1998, President Clinton met with Senate democrats and members of his Cabinet to ask forgiveness for his actions in the Monica Lewinsky scandal. James Lee Witt, chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, described the meeting as a “very emotional, very tough” exchange. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
On this day in 1998, President Clinton met with Senate democrats and members of his Cabinet to ask forgiveness for his actions in the Monica Lewinsky scandal. James Lee Witt, chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, described the meeting as a “very emotional, very tough” exchange. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now