CLINTON TEXT: RODNEY KING VERDICT REMARKS

 


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Date: Monday, 17 Aug 1992 22:48:16 CDT

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Clinton for President



Statement by Governor Bill Clinton


April 29, 1992




As a rule, I don't think it's proper to second-guess the verdict of a

jury of American citizens. I didn't see all the evidence, but I did see

the videotape, and it sickened me, and it makes me wonder whether

this is a just verdict.


I was surprised and concerned by this verdict. But the jury has

spoken -- nothing can change that. What matters now is what

America says, and America tonight must speak out against hatred and

violence and cruelty. America tonight must speak out for tolerance

and justice and mutual respect for all of the victims of all of the

crimes in our society. In a time of pain and injustice, America must

come together, or we will surely come apart.


We can only hope that out of this pain some good will come.

Already we have seen excellent report of the Christopher

Commission and the appointment of a new police chief in Los

Angeles. The laws must be reviewed to determine if they are

adequate. And we must all work and pray so that no new violence is

born from what has already happened.


It is indeed a tragedy how much our country has come to accept

violence as the rule of the day. We must heal the wounds, bridge the

divisions of fear and hatred and mutual distrust. We must all search

our hearts for compassion, and search our national character for a

new commitment to justice.



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