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OCR Page 1 of 2604/02/96
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VICTORY FUND
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GAY AND
LESBIAN
VICTORY FUND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March
29,
1996
The Executive Director of the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund met today with
President Clinton and urged him to appeal vigorously to the gay community to
support his re-election.
David Clarenbach, a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, met with
Clinton for 90 minutes on Friday to encourage his continued strong support for
issues of concern to lesbians and gay men across the country.
"The Clinton administration can be proud of the progress in anti-discrimination
efforts and significant funding increases in our fight against AIDS," Clarenbach
said.
"While there have been disappointments, especially on issues like gays-in-the-
military, we ought not lose sight of what is at stake in this year's Presidential race.
Clinton recognizes the diversity in our society as our country's greatest asset,
whereas Senator Dole's campaign theme is to divide America, pitting one group
against another," said Clarenbach.
At the meeting, Clinton spoke passionately about his record on social issues,
stating that it is, "a record to build on, not to sit on."
Clarenbach agreed, and urged the President to continue to work, "to bring
America together, and to stand up to the politics of hate."
Clarenbach praised Clinton's historic endorsement of the federal gay rights bill,
the first sitting President to publicly support job anti-discrimination legislation.
He also noted the President's funding increases for AIDS initiatives, particularly
in research and treatment for people with HIV infection
"You enhanced the visibility of our fight against AIDS by making special note of
your commitment during the State of the Union address in January," Clarenbach
told Clinton. "Please continue to include lesbians and gay men in the mosaic of
American society."
David Clarenbach
Executive Director
This was Clarenbach's third meeting with Clinton since he was appointed to head
1012 14th Street NW
the Victory Fund last summer. The Victory Fund is a bipartisan political action
10th Floor
committee that supports openly gay and lesbian candidates seeking office in local,
Washington, DC 20005
state and federal campaigns.
202.842.8679 (Voice)
202.289.3863 (Fax)
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