Bill Clinton

“ At long last we are seeing the fruits of our efforts to establish a society made strong by its vast diversity-a place where women not only make gains in traditionally male fields, but also use their talents and perspectives to enlarge the scope of public life. The extraordinary success of our female athletes at the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta is one stirring example of this progress. Historically excluded from so many arenas, today's women are carrying a shining torch of hope for younger generations to follow. ”

“ This is a right that we must never take for granted-and a responsibility we must never shirk-because it gives each of us a voice in our national debate and calls every citizen to join in the pursuit of our Nation's fundamental ideals. ”

“ This 76th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution gives us an opportunity to celebrate the advances made in empowering women to fully participate in the political, cultural, social, and economic life of our country. ”