06/13/1997
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The rights of women are an issue of global importance—and one that is integral to our foreign policy."
"The bill would give judges extensive authority to issue injunctions that would bind executive branch officials, authority normally reserved to judges who serve on Article III courts."
"This could promote forum-shopping and dramatically increase the power of the Federal Circuit at the expense of other circuits."
"This impedes our efforts to ensure that women everywhere are treated fairly and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential."