[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 38, Number 42 (Monday, October 21, 2002)]
[Page 1782]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on Congressional Action on Election Reform Legislation

October 16, 2002

    The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy. I commend the 
House and Senate for passing legislation to improve our election 
process. The legislation is consistent with the principles outlined by 
the bipartisan Ford-Carter Commission that respect the primacy of State 
and local governments and envision a limited but responsible role for 
the Federal Government. I look forward to signing these important 
election reforms into law.