[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 31, Number 14 (Monday, April 10, 1995)]
[Pages 526-527]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Major League Baseball Strike Settlement

April 2, 1995

    Today's decision is good news for the game of baseball, its fans, 
and the local economics of the cities where baseball is played.
    While I am heartened to know this season will start with major 
league players, there are a number of underlying issues which still need 
to get resolved. I strongly urge the own- 

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ers and players to meet and reach full agreement at the bargaining table 
so that another season won't be in jeopardy.