[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 32, Number 31 (Monday, August 5, 1996)]
[Page 1384]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on Proposed Health Care Legislation

July 31, 1996

    Today we have apparently achieved a long overdue victory for the 
millions of Americans who live in fear of losing their health insurance 
when they change or lose their jobs or because of preexisting 
conditions. I hope all Democrats and Republicans will work together to 
pass this important legislation before the Congress begins its August 
recess.