Bill Clinton: “Well, to be explicit, when we fought the crime bill in 1994, there were people who basically said all Washington should…”

“Well, to be explicit, when we fought the crime bill in 1994, there were people who basically said all Washington should do is pass penalties and build prisons; that we shouldn't put the police out there, we shouldn't ban assault weapons, we shouldn't have a waiting period for handguns, and that it was a waste of money to give funds to communities for these prevention programs. You remember the debate very well. And the most important thing I want to focus on today, I mean, I think the evidence is clear now on what we did on the others, that we were right. But the most important thing is we didn't win the whole fight on the prevention programs, as you know, although both of you tried to help me. But when you see programs like this, you just have to say that every one of these--every young person in the country--every person like Stanley Johnson in the country ought to be in one of these programs who needs it. And until that happens, it shouldn't be a--that ought to be a test. But maybe we'll turn it around now, thanks to all of you. [Mr. Burgess asked the teens for suggestions on improving prevention services. Mr. Quick suggested social events for teens where speakers would talk about the dangers of drugs and gangs.] Mr. Burgess. Any final comments, Mr. President?”