    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [May 15, 1993]
    [Page 673]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement Endorsing the Candidacy of Michael Woo for Mayor of Los
    Angeles
    May 15, 1993

        On June 8, Los Angeles voters will select the first new mayor in two
    decades, a mayor who must reinvigorate the economy and ensure the safety
    of all communities. I endorse Michael Woo because I believe he is the
    best person to meet these challenges.
        As a councilman, Mike Woo has put people first, consistently
    fighting for the middle class against the special interests, appealing
    to our hopes not our fears. He created innovative programs to finance
    small business, reformed the city's ethics laws, and developed a model
    community service program. He has fought to get criminals and their guns
    off the streets.
        Early last year, Mike Woo stood with me to support an agenda of
    change to help working families, rebuild our cities, and bring people
    together. Mike Woo has dedicated his life to creating jobs in southern
    California and making government work for all people. The people of Los
    Angeles can trust Mike Woo to work long and hard to get the job done for
    them.
        As mayor, Mike Woo will be my partner to reinvigorate the southern
    California economy, put more police on the streets, and inspire the many
    different communities that comprise Los Angeles to pull together again.
    I look forward to working with him for change.