02/03/1997
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"The country doesn't work very well in tough times, when difficult decisions have to be made, if the President cannot work with the Congress."
"I think it's an important one in a very difficult and complex area of our Nation's life."
"I will attempt to appoint someone of genuine stature and a largeness of ability and spirit to the Court."
"I met with Kerry and some other folks who are here who helped to talk to me a little bit about some of the medical problems that you face here in this county."