    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [May 5, 1995]
    [Page 646]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Gun-Free School Zones
    May 5, 1995

        In my radio address last week, I asked the Attorney General to
    recommend what constitutional steps I could take to ensure that guns are
    kept away from our children's schools. The Attorney General has
    responded to my request, and next week I will submit legislation to
    Congress that will put the gun-free school zones act on firm
    constitutional ground. This legislation is the most straightforward
    option available and must be acted on immediately. I am determined to
    keep guns away from schools and am committed to working with the
    Congress to make our schools safe havens where young people can learn
    and grow free from harm.