How Will History View William Jefferson Clinton?
Aired February 9, 2001 – 2:40 p.m. ET THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. STEPHEN FRAZIER, CNN ANCHOR: Former President Clinton has never strayed far from controversy both in and now out of office. And this latest flap involves $28,000 worth of furnishings. National Park Service officials say the items in question were intended as gifts to the White House, not the Clintons. The former president and his wife said they understood that the couch, rug, kitchen set and some other items which are now returned were available to them. They have in fact been returned. Here with a look at Bill Clinton’s image, his legacy and his future: presidential historian Carol Berkin in New York. Professor Berkin, it’s nice to see you again. CAROL BERKIN, PRESIDENTIAL HISTORIAN: Hi. Hello. FRAZIER: Thanks for joining us. BERKIN: Sure. FRAZIER: It’s hard to get a sense of this historically, whether these little misunderstanding are unique to the Clintons. Or
