    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book I)]
    [May 30, 1997]
    [Page 682]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Verdict in the Megan Kanka Trial
    May 30, 1997

        This has been a terrible tragedy for the Kanka family and their
    community. Megan's family took their pain and helped guide the Nation to
    adopt legislation that is going to protect other children from those who
    would harm them. We owe the Kanka family not only our sympathy but a
    debt of gratitude as well.