Remarks at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma

Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, April 15, 1996

So I ask you, I ask you because you will have more weight than most people - this State has suffered, this State has felt it, this State understands the human dimension of people killing innocent people for perverted, allegedly political reasons - to say in simple, clear terms, this is not a political issue; this is not a partisan issue; this is not an ideological issue. This is a matter of America getting ready for the future and guaranteeing our young people the opportunities that they deserve to live out their God- given dreams and destiny.

Thank you, and God bless you all.

NOTE: The President spoke at 4:40 p.m. in the courtyard at the School of Education. In his remarks, he referred to George Nigh, president, University of Central Oklahoma, and his wife, Donna; Mayor Bob Rudkin of Edmond; and Glen Johnson, speaker, Oklahoma State House of Representatives. This item was not received in time for publication in the appropriate issue.