    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [July 14, 1993]
    [Page 1083]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on the Death of Patrick Lippert
    July 14, 1993

        I am deeply saddened by the untimely death of one of America's
    brightest young leaders, Patrick Lippert. An activist for many years,
    most recently Patrick launched Rock the Vote, an organization that
    reinvigorated an entire generation's interest in our democratic process
    by rallying them to vote in the past election, many for the first time.
    Rock the Vote will continue to serve as a political forum for countless
    new generations of young Americans to come, thanks in large part to
    Patrick.
        Many remarkable Americans have accomplished far less than Patrick
    did in his 35 years. As executive director of Rock the Vote, he helped
    to conceive of and then to pass the motor voter bill, which will make
    registering to vote much easier for millions of Americans. I was honored
    to have Patrick at my side 6 weeks ago as I signed the bill into law.
        Patrick's friends knew him as a tireless and selfless fighter for
    the rights of people he never even knew. His concern for people and for
    his country was profound. He will be sorely missed by all of us who were
    inspired by his relentless fight for change. His passing should serve as
    a reminder that we must rededicate ourselves to the ideals he stood for.