    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book I)]
    [April 12, 2000]
    [Page 691]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Organ Donation Legislation
    April 12, 2000

        I am pleased by Senator Frist and Senator
    Kennedy's announcement that they have
    reached a compromise on legislation that moves our Nation forward to
    promote greater equity and effectiveness in the allocation of our
    Nation's organ supply. This compromise takes a first step towards
    ensuring that those Americans most in need of receiving these life-
    saving resources will be able to better access them. At the same time,
    we must redouble our efforts to encourage voluntary donation by all
    Americans.