    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book I)]
    [June 26, 2000]
    [Page 1274]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Supreme Court Decision To Uphold
    Miranda v. Arizona
    June 26, 2000

        In 1966 the Supreme Court decided in Miranda v. Arizona that law
    enforcement officials must give certain warnings, including a suspect's
    right to remain silent and to have counsel, before criminal suspects are
    questioned in custody. I am very pleased that today the Supreme Court by
    a large majority, has affirmed that ruling and upheld the important
    constitutional rights protected by Miranda. As Chief Justice
    Rehnquist's opinion notes, the warnings
    have become part of our national culture; they have worked for law
    enforcement by providing clear standards for our officers; and they have
    worked to protect the rights of our citizens. I am pleased that today's
    opinion so resoundingly reinforces the important place of the Miranda
    warnings in our Nation's criminal justice system.