    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book II)]
    [August 16, 1995]
    [Pages 1258-1259]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senator Bill Bradley's Decision Not To Seek Reelection
    August 16, 1995

        Senator Bill Bradley's decision not to seek a fourth term in the
    U.S. Senate is a loss to the people of New Jersey and all Americans.
        I will miss his leadership in our efforts to deal with the critical
    issues of race, crime, and violence and America's opportunity and
    responsibility in the post-cold-war era. I am also grateful for his
    leadership and support in moving the Democratic Party in a new direction
    to bring economic opportunity to all Americans by reducing the deficit,
    investing in our people for the future, and creating more trade
    opportunities

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    for American products around the world, while we continue our
    traditional mission to protect the environment and the health, safety,
    and welfare of our elderly and our children.
        In every aspect of his career--as an Olympian, as a professional
    basketball player, as a Senator--Bill Bradley has performed admirably.
    New Jersey and America are better for his service. Hillary and I wish
    the best for him and for Ernestine and their daughter, Theresa Anne.