    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book II)]
    [October 9, 1995]
    [Pages 1554-1555]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senator Sam Nunn's Decision Not To Seek Reelection
    October 9, 1995

        For the last 23 years, Senator Nunn has served our country with
    tireless devotion and steady leadership. He has earned the respect and
    appreciation of all Americans for his leadership in national security,
    defense, and foreign policy. He has urged us to deal with the long-term
    challenges of our economy and to move beyond established political
    rhetoric to new policies that reward responsibility and work and to
    strengthen families and communities.

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        I am grateful for his wise counsel and personal friendship and look
    forward to his continued leadership in setting the new Democratic agenda
    and America's agenda in 1996 and beyond. I wish him and his fine family
    well.