    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book II)]
    [November 11, 1995]
    [Page 1739]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on the Report on Juvenile Crime
    November 11, 1995

        These statistics are a chilling reminder to all of us--parents,
    teachers, police officers, and elected leaders--that juvenile violence
    remains the number one crime problem in America.
        I am proud of the landmark legislation we have passed to fight the
    scourge of youth violence, such as the juvenile handgun ban and zero-
    tolerance for guns in schools. But if we are to win this fight against
    crime and violence, more parents must begin to teach their children
    right from wrong.
        And to anyone who would undo the steps I have taken to fight crime
    and violence in America's streets and on her schoolyards, I say, look at
    the facts. Now is not the time to weaken our laws.

    Note: This statement was embargoed for release by the Office of the
    Press Secretary until 5:01 p.m. on November 12.