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On the recordAugust 4, 1998
Millions of Americans have benefited from this historic legislation by taking time off—without fear of losing their jobs—to care for a newborn or adopted child, to attend to their own serious health needs, or to care for a seriously ill parent, child, or spouse.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act

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