Political Quotes

“Leave Act of 1992 September 22, 1992 To the Senate of the United States: I am returning herewith without my approval S. 5, the ``Family and Medical Leave Act of 1992.'' This bill would mandate that public and private employers with 50 or more employees provide their employees with leave under certain circumstances. I want to strongly reiterate that I have always supported employer policies to give time off for a child's birth or adoption or for family illness and believe it is important that employers offer these benefits. I object, however, to the Federal Government mandating leave policies for America's employers and work force. S. 5 would do just that. America faces its stiffest economic competition in history. If our Nation is to succeed in an increasingly complex and competitive global marketplace, we must have the flexibility in our workplaces to meet this challenge. We must ensure that Federal policies do not stifle the creation of new jobs or result in the elimination of existing jobs. The Administration is committed to policies that create and preserve jobs throughout the economy--serving the most fundamental need of working families. My Administration is also strongly committed to policies that foster a complementary relationship between work and family and encourage the development of a strong employer-employee partnership.…”