Clinton joke involving Scott Pelley and Aretha Franklin '99 WHCA dinner ExtremeMortman PODCAST BONUS

"I know there was some talk about my not coming this year, and I admit, the thought did cross my mind. I heard if I didn't attend, Aretha [Franklin] might not attend, and that would break Brian's [Williams] heart, because we couldn't bear the thought of having Scott Pelley sing 'R-E-S-P-E-C-T.'" - Pres. Clinton, May 1, 1999, White House Correspondents Association Dinner full event video here: https://www.c-span.org/program/white-house-event/1999-white-house-correspondents-dinner/172799