         Bill Clinton's Reaction to Perot Withdrawal
    Here is the text of Democratic presidential nominee Bill
 Clinton's statement Thursday on the withdrawal of Ross Perot
 from the presidential race.

    "I was moved by Ross Perot's announcement today.
    His decision in no way minimizes the remarkable effect
 that he and his supporters have had on this country. In
 fact, it amplifies the call for change that has gone out
 across this nation. People are tired of government that has
 failed them--that has taxed them more and given them less
 for 12 long years.
    Millions of people are telling us that it's time for a
 change, and that they're willing to work to take their
 country back. Mr. Perot has said many times that this
 movement is bigger than any individual--or any candidacy. It
 is a manifestation of the American people's deep quest for
 change.
    Ross Perot's supporters have told all of us that it's
 time to go beyond the politics of blame and division and
 denial. They reflect the energy and courage that the people
 of this nation, at their best, can harness when they know
 change must come.
    We have heard their message and share their hopes. I ask
 them to give us a fair hearing, to read our plan for putting
 people first. I invite them to join us in our efforts to
 change our country and give our government back to the
 people."
