02/15/2000
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"I don't believe they think this is a political issue, and I don't think that our country is well served by turning into politics what is a very important matter."
"There is peace; businesses are slowly starting again; and some refugees are returning home."
"I pledge to you I will do everything I can to prosecute those responsible for the rash of church burnings."
"We cannot let someone come into our democratic home, the home of our faith, and start torching our houses of worship."