    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1996, Book II)]
    [July 31, 1996]
    [Page 1238]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Health Care Legislation
    July 31, 1996

        Today we have apparently achieved a long overdue victory for the
    millions of Americans who live in fear of losing their health insurance
    when they change or lose their jobs or because of preexisting
    conditions. I hope all Democrats and Republicans will work together to
    pass this important legislation before the Congress begins its August
    recess.