Midday presents President Bill Clinton speaking in the Twin Cities at the annual meeting of the American Association of Community Colleges. Clinton addresses the ongoing tragedy in Oklahoma City and his ideas for education reform and the importance of community colleges in the educational system.
Following President Clinton speech, Labor Secretary Robert Reich also spoke before those attending the convention. Program also includes MPR’s Mark Zdechlik talking with another member of Clinton's cabinet who spoke at the meeting, Education Secretary Richard Reilly.
After speaking to community college officials, President Clinton stopped for lunch at Peter's Grill in downtown Minneapolis. Joining the president were U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone, Minnesota Congressman Bruce Vento, State Attorney General Hubert Humphrey III, and former North Dakota Governor George Sinner.