[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book I)]
[April 11, 2002]
[Pages 603-604]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on Senate Action on Election Reform Legislation
April 11, 2002

    I commend the Senate for passing an election reform bill and 
bringing us a step closer to enacting legislation this year. I look 
forward to working with conferees to make sure the reforms reflect the 
principles outlined by the bipartisan Ford/Carter

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Commission that respect the primacy of State and local governments and 
envision a limited but responsible role for the Federal Government.