    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book I)]
    [June 14, 2000]
    [Page 1146]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Action on Electronic Signatures
    Legislation
    June 14, 2000

        I am pleased that the House today adopted the electronic signatures
    conference report by an overwhelming vote. I expect similar support in
    the Senate for this bipartisan agreement and look forward to signing
    this key legislation into law.
        This historic legislation will ensure that our consumer protections
    apply when Americans do business on-line. It will encourage the
    information technology revolution that has helped lower inflation, raise
    productivity, and spur new research and development. By marrying one of
    our oldest values--our commitment to consumer protection--with the
    newest technologies, we can achieve the full measure of the benefits
    that E-commerce has to offer. My congratulations to the Democratic and
    Republican leaders of the conference committee who worked together to
    forge this landmark legislation.