[mystery-ak]

In the winter of 1999 my 23yo nephew(Navy) was killed in an accident.
I handled all the arrangements for his funeral, my brother was devastated(still is)...I dealt with the Navy...they asked me at the time if I wanted *the letter signed by the President*..signed by Clinton or to wait until after the election of 2000...I told them wait until after the election...hehe

[Miss Marple]

You know, if it had been someone else in office in the winter of 1999, you wouldn't have been given the choice. The Navy no doubt knew most people's preference, and offered the choice.