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SENT BY:Xcrox Telecopier 7020 ; 1- 3-95 ; 15:16 ;
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
January 2, 1995
Statement of the President
In America, the heart of constitutional government is the
rule of law. Today, our commitment to the rule of law is being
tested by those who believe that their opposition to abortion
gives them the right to commit acts of violence, even murder,
against their fellow citizens who seek only to exercise their
constitutional right to choose, or to assist others in exercising
that right.
I recognize and respect the range of deeply-felt beliefs
Americans hold on abortion. A continued vigorous debate over
abortion is proper. Violence against those who hold differing
opinions 18 not.
Last year Congress passed, and I signed, a law prohibiting
violent interference with Americans who exercise their rights in
this area. Because of continued violations of this law and the
Constitution, I have today instructed the Department of Justice
to: (1) direct each United States Attorney immediately to head a
task force including federal, state, and local law enforcement
officials to formulate plans to address clinic security for all
clinics in their jurisdiction; and (2) direct each U.S. Marshal
to consult with all clinics in their jurisdiction to ensure that
the clinics have all the information they need to communicate
with appropriate federal, state, and local law enforcement
officials on a timely basis about potontial threats. I have also
asked the Attorney General to consult with law enforcement
officials on any further steps that might be taken to address
this serious problem.
I applaud Americane of conscience who differ in their
convictions on abortion but who stand united in their opposition
to violence. As we begin a new year, let us all reaffirm our
devotion to the rule of law and our respect for the diversity of
opinion that rule protects.
cc:
Ben-Ami
Rasco
Bruce Read
Bill
walsner
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
January 2, 1995
Statement of the President
In America, the heart of constitutional government is the
rule of law. Today, our commitment to the rule of law is being
tested by those who believe that their opposition to abortion
gives them the right to commit acts of violence, even murder,
against their fellow citizens who seek only to exercise their
constitutional right to choose, or to assist others in exercising
that right.
I recognize and respect the range of deeply-felt beliefs
Americans hold on abortion. A continued vigorous debate over
abortion is proper. Violence against those who hold differing
opinions is not.
Last year Congress passed, and I signed, a law prohibiting
violent interference with Americans who exercise their rights in
this area. Because of continued violations of this law and the
Constitution, I have today instructed the Department of Justice
to: (1) direct each United States Attorney immediately to head a
task force including federal, state, and local law enforcement
officials to formulate plans to address clinic security for all
clinics in their jurisdiction; and (2) direct each U.S. Marshal
to consult with all clinics in their jurisdiction to ensure that
the clinics have all the information they need to communicate
with appropriate federal, state, and local law enforcement
officials on a timely basis about potontial threats. I have also
asked the Attorney General to consult with law enforcement
officials on any further steps that might be taken to address
this serious problem.
I applaud Americane of conscience who differ in their
convictions on abortion but who stand united in their opposition
to violence. As we begin a new year, let us all reaffirm our
devotion to the rule of law and our respect for the diversity of
opinion that rule protects.
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