Clinton Vows More Support for District

President Clinton told District of Columbia residents he is dedicated to making the nation’s beleaguered capital “a shining city on the hill for all America.” Crumbling conditions in the district were the focus of Clinton’s visit to Metropolitan Baptist Church, in the heart of the district’s black community. The visit came as Clinton’s yearlong campaign for racial reconciliation shifted into a higher gear after last week’s town hall meeting in Akron, Ohio. Clinton did not promise new policies or tax relief for the district. He reiterated his support for local home rule and pledged to pay closer attention to the problems of those who live in the White House’s shadow.