    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [July 30, 1993]
    [Page 1251]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on Ending the Filibuster on National Service Legislation
    July 30, 1993

        By breaking the gridlock and ending the filibuster on national
    service today, the Senate scored two victories. It won one for the
    American people, but it also won one for the Senate itself, showing that
    when Democrats and Republicans work together, we can move America ahead.
        National service will be America at its best, energizing our youth,
    meeting our Nation's needs, and reuniting all of us in the common work
    of citizenship. This legislation joins our Nation's finest traditions of
    building community, rewarding responsibility, and offering opportunity.
        I want in particular to thank those Republicans who found the
    courage and vision to support this landmark legislation. When we put
    partisanship behind us and work together, we really can change America.