12/16/1997
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"South Africa has reminded us of the preciousness of democracy and the resilience of the human spirit."
"I will say this: I have never in my public life seen as much openness by so many people across party and other lines to try do something that really will make a difference to give our children a safer..."
"I have enjoyed my advancing years ever since."
"A great deal that I have done and would like to do would be totally impossible without Members of Congress who share our values and our vision and our ideas for the future."