    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [July 28, 1993]
    [Page 1223]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Action on National Service
    Legislation
    July 28, 1993

        By approving my national service plan today with overwhelming
    support, the House proved that Government can work, without partisan
    rancor, in a spirit of community, and for the common good.
        Now that House Republicans and Democrats have joined in this great
    act of civic service, I urge Republican Senators to put partisan
    politics aside and do what is right for this country.
        House Members showed the spirit of service that we need in our
    politics and around the country. Members of both parties recognized that
    national service isn't Democratic or Republican. It's just plain
    American, helping young people who help America. The bill embodies
    principles that Americans from every political viewpoint share:
    community, responsibility, and opportunity. House Republicans put
    service ahead of politics. I urge Senate Republicans to do the same.