06/04/1996
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"I wanted to emphasize that I am very aware that this is an issue that historically has been dealt with primarily at the local and State level."
"I think if they did, it would strengthen their determination to keep fighting to change this country for the better."
"We must tell career criminals, 'If you commit a third violent crime, you'll be put away for good; three strikes and you're out.'"
"I hereby delegate: 1. to the Secretary of State the authority and duty vested in the President under section 1203(d) of the Cooperative Threat Reduction Act of 1993."