[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 29, Number 30 (Monday, August 2, 1993)]
[Page 1491]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on National Service Legislation

 July 28, 1993

    By approving my national service plan today with overwhelming 
support, the House proved that Government can work, without partisan 
rancor, in a spirit of community, and for the common good.

    Now that House Republicans and Democrats have joined in this great 
act of civic service, I urge Republican Senators to put partisan 
politics aside and do what is right for this country.

    House Members showed the spirit of service that we need in our 
politics and around the country. Members of both parties recognized that 
national service isn't Democratic or Republican. It's just plain 
American, helping young people who help America. The bill embodies 
principles that Americans from every political viewpoint share: 
community, responsibility, and opportunity. House Republicans put 
service ahead of politics. I urge Senate Republicans to do the same.